Bridger reminds me
Of young Steve Rogers
Who was small but brave of heart
He leapt at the chance
To risk his life for others
Long before he held a shield
Or his teammates called him Cap
He was a hero
Because a courageous soul
Will be ready for his cue
To jump in and save the day
When that scary moment came
Bridger knew just what to do
When faced with danger
He became the great hero
He has always been
He will forever be
A marvel to me and you
Son beams build bridges
Between broken hearts
The answer we have needed
When confronted with darkness
Is the question
What would Bridger do
Whenever my mind strays
Into dark insomnia
An orange flamed book
Resting on my shelf
Gently reminds me
Of tiny beautiful things
Eternally existing
Waiting patiently
To be rediscovered
Flowers in the wild
Extra spoons full of sugar
Glittering golden hair
Little miracles
Everywhere
Dear authentic Adrianne
You taught me trauma
Need not define us
But can propel us forward
To prove ourselves wrong
Surpass newly defined goals
Celebrate the victories
We made possible for others
Even with all our triumphs
Life can be cruel and unfair
In astronomical ways
You taught me our only option
Is to feel our way through it
Take it one step at a time
Honoring our pain
Finding our way back
As your unmatched radiance
Reminds us all
We are the creators of change
We are the miracle makers
In making the daily choice
To stay brave and strong
Dearest Annabella
I see the angel in you
Your wings are spread
High to the sky
Uplifting us all
With your blue gown
You look like Cinderella
Lighting up the room
You are a beautiful
Warrior princess
I feel blessed to know
Sending up my prayers
For you always
Tony Stark captured my heart
When he sat down
Cheeseburger in hand
And admitted he wanted
Needed to change
I dare say the fine actor
Who played Mister Stark
Made that same decision
One day and the world
Is the better for it
Poems of Pandemic Days by Alice Curley 