Thinking of my mom and how sad she always was on this day
As she remembered her brother, lost, whereabouts unknown for so many years.
My heart aches now remembering her tears.
Thinking of my grandfather, his mind tormented by things he had seen, things he had done, things he was afraid would be done.
My heart aches now remembering his fear.
So much fear. So many tears.
So much gratitude for all that I have and hold dear.
My heart aches now, aches for peace.
May the ache in my own heart remind me that your heart aches too.
May the ache in my heart remind me to open to the peace that is always and already there.
Heart and Now 