Empty Nest

Grief in the plan.Children's solo guardian: expect change.But doesn't fit as jeans sizes small. Throw out favorite expensive pair or work on body?Dropped off my son to college four weeks ago.I didn't cry.Kept brave.Days slip stolen by menopause and hackers.I found lotto tickets never checked.Liquor store guy says, "too old and if you win they won't pay."Book of Isaiah?Don't offer food and wine to the gods...Fortunate to have children I adore.Guiltless give them everything.
Pack up worry because it weeds no garden.Revisions on the next book finish.Begin the next story.Please Stop by, share abundance of zebra striped tomatoes.I'll give you a bag. Pick the herbs you need.Just don't call me empty nester.



I have a photo of my two on this whale when they were toddlers

On the way  home from dropping off at college hike
Caroline Gerardo Empty Nest Poem
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