Call Your Mother

Tonight's sky 

was extraordinary

over the James River.  

A layering of clouds,

light and beauty.  

Rainbow in the sky 

made me think that 

mom was saying, "hello."  

Wonder if she saw my 

'Dear Me' post.  

Wonder if it made her laugh.

Wonder if it made her frown.

I miss being able 

to talk with her,
even though it was
never easy.  

Hard to believe 

it has been 

almost two years

since she died.

It still hurts 

to think about it.

Over at Lions Bridge,
the sunset
was
acid-tinged,
almost otherworldly.

Reminded me
 of a psychedelic
 Peter Max pop-art poster.

Simply stunning.
 
 This is what it actually looked like...
 no filters, no Photoshop.

Couldn't count the cameras.

Instagram probably lit up
like a Christmas tree.

Suddenly, 

I'm reminded 

of the reality that 

life is so 

incredibly short.  

 

The sun sets for us all.  

 

Maybe take a moment 

to call your mother, 

if you still can.