They May Never Know

by Cheryl Merrick

Thanking me, 

the widows express appreciation

for my remembering them.

I smile, 

knowing that they may never know

how much I also need their friendship

and long for the support 

of mothers and sisters.

Impressed

by Cheryl Merrick

When we met at college
I noted as you unselfishly
enabled the women on your co-ed
volleyball team to score.
You stood out from the other men 
who grabbed and pushed
as they sought to show off
their prowess.

I watched when you shared your car and skills
by giving people rides to the city
and by teaching a genealogy class.
So when you asked me out,
I enthusiastically said, "Yes!"

Kindred Spirits

by Cheryl Merrick

I thought I was alone
in my beliefs,
a creative, inquiring spirit,
lost in a troop of practical souls,
then I met you,
my ancestors.

You fled to this new land
to live your principles.

You knew the old ways
needed changing
and looked to the Lord
to restore His truths.

When He did,
you embraced them.

Warmed by the strength of your convictions,
I feel a new sense of family support
from you,
my kindred spirits.




11/25/07

Weaving Hearts

by Cheryl Merrick

One note at a time
Sharing experiences
Back and forth

A word of encouragement
A problem addressed
Back and forth

Concerns expressed
Understanding given
Back and forth

The shuttle goes
Weaving sisters’
Hearts Together

Lovely Days

by Cheryl Merrick

Cool summer morning
Bagpipes playing
Plaids and kilts
Silver pins and swords
Poles & rock throwing contests
Scottish dances
Clans gathering

Home again,
We sit under our tree
Expressing dreams,
Solving problems,
Testifying of truths,
Giving encouragement,
Supporting each other,
Sharing joys,
Our lives being bound together
In Lovely Days