Donna Stumpo's Blog – October 2009 Archive (2)

Eyes

blue like china seas

unfathomed

endless

I've seen these

before

like skies

far reaching as line of water meets sand

unbroken

steady in their gaze

with twinkling wisdom

trusting me.

My father's eyes?

crinkled corners

knowing smile

not cloud nor cataract to disguise

truth

the heart remembers what the years forget

a life become survival mechanism

incessant like catechism

Eyes deep as ancient… Continue

These days, it seems that almost everybody has a friend or family member in the Armed Services, stationed "over there". With the holiday season fast approaching, we can do great good by helping our brave loved ones to be able to get in touch with their folks at home by donating to this very worthy and practical program that the USO runs each year. If you are interested in making a difference for someone who has to spend their holiday season so very very far from home, please go… Continue