Poem on the Transient Nature of Life, “The Silence of a Tomb”

I recently lost a cousin who was my age.  We both married fairly young, pursued middle class careers, raised children in suburban homes, and later lovingly invited grandchildren into our lives.  Her death has caused me to reflect on what I have accomplished thus far in my life and what my future goals are.  The … Continue reading Poem on the Transient Nature of Life, “The Silence of a Tomb”