I'm Never Very Far Away

A friend of mind lost her dear sister several years back. They were very close and would speak with each other by phone almost every day.

The sister who passed would always start their conversation with " Design On A Dime!" ( She had taken this from TV program with the same title.)

Not long after she passed, the surviving sister started noticing that dimes would appear from time to time at very important moments in her life. She came to believe that her deceased sister was placing these to let her know she was there watching over her and to let her know that she loved her.

The following poem came to me as I was driving to work knowing I would see the surviving sister. I passed it on to her and as you can imagine, it was a very emotional moment.  I hope you enjoy the poem.

There’s not a day that ever ends
That I don’t think of you
We’ve shared so very much in life
Our souls are knit its true

I’ve known you from so long ago
We’re sisters and best friends
We always tried to stay in touch
Until the very end

Today I wanted you to know
That I am there with you
I’m never very far away
You’re always on my mind

So just to let you know I’m there
You know what I will do
From time to time I’ll leave a dime
To say that I love you

© Jon Arno

Regrets

The years, they now go rushing by

My future is assured

The window closes ever more

The thief is clothed in time

So much more I should have done

Deceived by selfishness

What markers have I left behind?

For those who follow on

Some days there were investments made

With offerings of my time

When measured by the length of years

The failure most profound

© Jon Arno

Seasons Change

A few weeks ago I left my office and as I walked outside I was greeted with a strong cool breeze. I couldn't help but notice that something new was in the air. Fall had arrived.

I looked at the trees in the parking lot and was surprised to see that many of the leaves were starting to show signs of change in color. I had not even noticed. Life's cares had totally consumed me to the point I was not aware that change was occurring all around me.

The strong breeze felt so good on my face. I just stood there alowing the wind to soothe me and I closed my eyes to take in the moment to it's fullest.

I began to think of friends I had not thought of for so long. My mind drifted to my hometown and a flood of memories filled my mind. I could hear their voices and I could see smiles upon their faces.

As I looked upon the faces of those I had not seen for so many years, I began to think of a lover I had lost so many years ago. I tried to focus in harder to a time and place when we shared beautiful days filled with laughter and so much joy.

So much came to me in such a short time. Those few moments standing in the parking lot were a wonderful gift to me and reminded me that I needed to slow down and enjoy people and events all around me.

I hope you will enjoy the following poem...The title is Seasons Change

The autumn winds begin to blow

I pause to take it in

The trees arrayed in colors new

The change it now begins

The winter season soon will come

Our summer ran away

I know the leaves will soon be gone

The message now conveyed

Why do the season’s change renew

Sweet memories… long ago?

Of simple times and good ole friends

And of a love I lost

I close my eyes and face the wind

My thoughts they now run free

I quickly find myself with you

My dearest love, it's me!

Today I’ll choose to ride the wind

Again I’m there with you

We’ll dance and sing and laugh out loud

Beneath the sky so blue

© Jon Arno