For My Sister, Barbara

Posted on September 1, 2013 by Sharon

We learned all about metamorphosis
from watching frogs go
from eggs to tadpoles to polliwogs to frogs
in the flood control ditch
that ran behind our neighborhood.
I get a little nostalgic
thinking about how we
were probably one rainstorm away
from drowning in a tragic childhood accident.

About Sharon

Like anyone who lives long enough, I have experienced great loss and survived. I am convinced that my survival depends on my own participation in creating the reality I am living in, and I am determined to be a thoughtful and active participant/creator. These writings are my way of documenting that creation. As the song goes, "I will survive!" I chose the title Staying Vertical because I find that surviving isn't just staying on my feet physically. Keeping my thoughts and emotions on the vertical plane keeps me alive and moving forward. Thanks for joining me!
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