For Amy Craigen

Tin the loose grip of his father’s,
off to the park
to play catch.

The trust
of the trees,
believing in April’s
green promises.

The faithfulness
of the moon,
undressing
quietly behind a cloud.

The joy of the butterfly,
it’s life a celebration
of silent beauty.

This is Amy,
bringing me the peace of
of a sleepy ocean
with nothing
but her smile.

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About Ben Dooling

I began this blog shortly after being diagnosed with terminal rectal cancer. It has since begotten a short book of poems, most of the poems came from here. Cancer has taught me more than it has taken. It has shown me my gifts, and what an examined life is.

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