For Them

Innocent child

Where have you gone?

Unexpectedly bound

For the arms of angels!

Without the sweet caress

Of your mother...

No strong hug

From your father...

Without giggles and tickles

From brothers and sisters...

No smiling farewell to

Nana and Poppa!

Not for you dearest little one...

For them!

(C) Leatherman 2012

Fallen Petals

Fresh delicate blossoms

Growing in family orchards

Loved and nourished

With tender care

A world of hope

Bright young innocence

Eager to learn and share

Youthful soul lost in

Evil’s dark shadow

Black heart’s desire

To destroy

All that grows

Plucking little buds

One by one

Fallen petals

Shall remain

Forever young

(C) Leatherman 2012