For John: The 6 of Cups

I have no new thoughts
for you
today
only old
like rainworn stepstones
through a mossy place
sharp edges rounded
uneven traces.



Victorian Trade Card Tarot
(c) Copyright 2010 Marcia McCord

What is left looks like the softest pillow.
It was always there
comfortable now
with its cleverness and fear
eroded.

I have no new thoughts
for you
only old
like loveworn stepstones
whose roots stretch
a hundred miles or more to the center.

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With love and best wishes.