ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER©

This watercolor tells the story about the winding down of summer. The canoe presses on as bright colors begin to replace the many shades of green. A person guiding the boat is enjoying the view while another is perched on a cliff doing the same. There is so much to see in autumn. It’s also September 1st – Labor Day – the beginning of the school year – new challenges and adventures and the turning of the calendar eight times since the loss of my precious Paul. As I look back at the year so far, I wonder how I’ve been able to walk this road. Each month has brought another “first” to my mind. Each brings a few tears – not of sadness – only joy. Everyone grieves differently. The memories remain. This month brings thoughts of change, discovery, adventure, love and US. Knowing that Paul is free from pain and continuing to do God’s work in heaven has been my greatest comfort. I look forward to the day we will be reunited.

The sands of time embraced me and I suddenly was old,

My heart still longs for paradise, along the winding road,

It will be like nothing I’ve ever experienced in this lifetime,

It will take my breath away,

Yet I my lungs will be filled with fresh air,

There will be no tears,

No pain,

No anxiety,

No fear,

No temptation,

No want,

Only perfection,

The weathered and leathered skin will again be supple and firm,

The aching joints will regain their strength and last forever,

The brittle bones will be replaced with new,

My mind will be clear,

Any disease that has infected my body will be eliminated,

I will appear guiltless before my Judge,

What an awe inspiring adventure awaits me!