Mary Mayer Shapiro

HEARTH 

Circle round 

On a cold 

Dark night 

Inside your house 

 

Place logs 

Paper 

Splinters of wood 

Add a match 

 

As the flames 

Ignite 

And grow 

In a safe 

Surrounding 

Called 

A fireplace 

 

Just sit 

Contently 

Relax 

Watch the  

Blaze glow  

 

Take time to think 

Or empty brain 

Embraced by 

Friends or 

Be in your 

Own solitude 

 

Circle round 

On a cold 

Dark night 

Safely 

Inside your Abode 

SISTERLY LOVE 

Heart that cares 

Can be tormented 

Heart that is concerned 

Be emotional affected 

Heart that makes  

Decisions for others 

Is compassionate and vulnerable 

Since I am the only one 

You have 

Unable to care for  

Yourself 

Not competent to live alone 

Not capable to service 

Independently 

Sickness cause 

The problem 

Memory is gone 

From day to day 

Lived a full life 

With no regrets 

Have two  

Beautiful daughters 

Two beautiful  

Grandchildren 

Now it is my turn 

To assist you 

Need professional help 

With a heavy heart 

A choice was made 

I know it was 

Right 

I will be there 

For you always 

My sister by choice 

Someday, maybe 

You will 

Thank me