-Diana Raab
Tonight I need a poem about
being calm and how babies sleep deep
and the full moon illuminates my yard.
A friend arrives with a good book
and we share a pot of chamomile tea.
Together, we saunter on a forest walk
and then stop at a bistro for a glass of wine.
I need a poem about how soft
my late dog’s fur was and
how fun it is to lick ice cream
off a cone with my granddaughter
on my lap.
To hold up my world
I need all this
In one poem.
Now.
But always.
DIANA RAAB, MFA, PhD, is a memoirist, poet, workshop leader, thought-leader and award-winning author of fourteen books. Her work has been widely published and anthologized. She frequently speaks and writes on writing for healing and transformation. Her latest memoir is Hummingbird: Messages from My Ancestors, A memoir with reflection and writing prompts (Modern History Press, 2024).
Raab writes for Psychology Today, The Wisdom Daily, The Good Men Project, Thrive Global, and is a guest blogger for many others. Raab lives in Southern California. Visit her at: https:/www.dianaraab.com.
Appeared in rainy weather days volume 1, July 2024