Pieces of eight

There are very few Authentic Chunks of verifiedAnd certifiedPieces of Kate Duff's heart adrift in the worldI have given away lots of wordsAnd careBut the priceless is held close to all I hold dear Close to my soulI save them for my familyAnd just themBut those pieces are hugeAnd solidAs precious asBig assGoldNuggetsDiamonds and gemsThey […]

Houses and Homes

I walk through this house Passing empty rooms Where my children used to sleep  It feels like only moments ago that I would call “Goodnight I love you”  And hear their answering replies My footfalls seem so loud In this house gone quiet And the walls With their nicks and scrapes Tell their own stories […]