PRESTON
From Preston North
Rugged, stony, grassyland, and paved roads.
Local community centres, to small and huge homes,
Unique structures, dilapidated buildings, churches and schools.
Hustle and bustle of the strain of life
Lakes and ponds and the fishing rods
Fancy cars, trucks, and brimmed hats
Laughter, dancing, singing and welcoming a new baby
Union and celebration of summer weddings.
A community of stories, tales and history
Hardships, survival, direction and support
Ancestors, grandparents, war heroes, and heroines
Inviting others for the Sunday dinner
A meal with all the trimmings; chicken, rice and peas, sweet potatoes and apple pies.
Leaders who have made decisions and acted on behalf of the community
Kitchen table conversations to major debates
Pastors, and elders who have created a consciousness
Fought and struggled, against social injustices.
From Right and Wrong
Failures and Successes
Beginnings and Ends
Disappointment, Silence, Despair, and Hope
Preston North
Daughter
Son
Sister , Brother, Mother, Father
Friend
Survivors
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A beautiful reflection of a life well survived.
ReplyDeleteTo have this kind of community in today's world is to be treasured.
ReplyDeleteKaren - you worked hard on this piece and it shows, a great piece of writing.
ReplyDeleteThis piece has it all! It's descriptive and powerful. Well done!
ReplyDeleteThis is great, Karen...all those images, all that power of story and association. You revised it very well too. It's a fine piece.
ReplyDeleteAnd your image and design choice here for the blog are dynamite-- just gorgeous. Great choices...
Lorri