“Many visual arts have nourished souls through the ages. They lift our minds above the mundane. From Michelangelo’s depiction of the creation, to the Book of Kells illuminating the Gospels, onward through hundreds of sculptures and masterworks, we’re blessed by the artistry it took to create them.” –Darlene Graves, Fruit of the Vine

Query: What treasures can you share to bless others?

the day alone together,

looking at photographs,

pretending they are not fading,

telling the memories that float up like old leaves,

suddenly released and catching light,

from the bottom of a deep lake,

the trip to the grave site

where we clean the stone

and whisper our messages,

leaving flowers and letters,

kisses placed on the cold gray granite—

this year your tears were promises

that I made for you

–Peg Edera, from “The Promise I Can Keep” in Love Is Deeper Than Distance