Tuesday, October 2, 2018

somehow (for Sharon)

somehow...
i knew and my heart sank
i did not permit hope,  
so i would be prepared,
equipped to prop her up when the words
would sweep her legs out  from under her.
and still somehow...
i was not equipped.


somehow...
we looked into their eyes, we smiled, we  held it back.
we hid it for now
and somehow...
they seemed not to know.


somehow...
we gathered them and our ourselves,
onto the floor and we spoke the news
unthinkable words impossible to speak.
somehow...
we spoke just the same.


somehow...
he opened up, he poured out, melted in her arms
and it flowed on and on
as we sat still and silent
and listened to it all.
and somehow...
somehow...
he said it all.


somehow...
i see her in their eyes.
i hear her in their voices, in their laughter, in their stories.
somehow...
she is there.


somehow...


~csr








Barb Vanaman

Sharon Parsons-Bortleʼs life came to a tragic end just as she was starting a new
life for herself and her children. Sharon always strived to have a positive
outlook on life and provide the best surrounding for her family. Regarless of the
life that surrounded her, Sharon always strived to do good in the community,
her job and especially with the ones she loved.
Born and raised in VIneland, Sharon used her degree in elementary education
to nurture and care for the children in the Vineland school system all of her
professional career. She touched many childrenʼs lives and made a difference in
more families that we will ever know.




Sharon’s Story

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