To Mildred

You always had

a kind word
and gentle gaze;
The distance between us
never stopped your
capacity to love.
The bridge of devotion
and understanding was
nurtured by you,
maintained by you,
And the depth
of your love
is felt even after
you're gone.
I'll always love
and remember you.


Cathleen Perez
2009

***Dedicated to my mother, Mildred Evelia Perez (12/1/52-3/22/09). Rest in peace Mom. I will always love you.***

Sept. 5: Mom

Somber pink headstone,

smooth photo against granite.

May you rest in peace.

Cathleen Perez

Copyright 2009

Suzy: September 4

Getting on in years,

small, loving dog enjoying

her late summer days.

Cathleen Perez

Copyright 2009

City Island: September 3 09

Picturesque vision,

late summer breezes rolling

within calm waters.

Cathleen Perez

Copyright 2009

High Line

Staring up at me,

a great High Line excursion

as the sun shines high.

Cathleen Perez

Copyright 2009

Purple flowers

Purple flowers hang

in the center of the well,

such simple beauty.

Cathleen Perez

Copyright 2009

Graceful Swans

Graceful swans mingling

in the Long Island Sound, 

their white bodies

gliding on sapphire blue waters.