Showing posts with label growing up. Show all posts
Showing posts with label growing up. Show all posts

Tuesday, December 23, 2025

Under the Shadow: Free-verse

O'Melveny Trail, CA photo by Armando Ortiz

Under the Shadow

By Armando Ortiz


Under the shadow of an absent father I grew 

and the shade of mother’s embrace gave courage. 

The stars reminded me that life is a miracle, 

and even in darkness it guides our way.


Inside passing storms 

we weather floods, 

and below the shade of trees rest our feet 

as countless stars quench our droughts.