Simply Sunday

Quiet, Not Empty

The house is quiet
I’ve felt versions
Of this quiet before-
A missing laughter
From the next room
Absent sounds of one
Coming and going
Or the rattling of a
Bucket of Legos-
Yes, it is quiet
But it is not empty
The space holds
Memories from
All that occurred
Along this path
Of parenthood
Love and laughter
Heartache and tears
So much hope and joy
Perhaps more than
These walls are
Able to bear
But that’s ok
My heart is more than willing
To share in the holding

5 thoughts on “Simply Sunday

  1. “The space holds
    Memories from…” it’s a different “quiet” and your memories fill up every inch and more. This is beautiful, Kelley. What a life! Well-done and so fun! I love your family pictures, too. Thank you for blessing us! 💛❤️💕

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