October 12, 2016 — My husband and I had always wanted my parents to live with us in their senior years. So, in 2001, we decided to add on a master suite and living room to our home for mom and dad, as they were in their late 70s. Unfortunately, mom had bladder cancer and [...]
Writing Cats
“Cats are dangerous companions for writers because catwatching is a near-perfect method of writing avoidance.” ~ Dan Greenburg “A catless writer is almost inconceivable. It’s a perverse taste, really, since it would be easier to write with a herd of buffalo in the room than even one cat; they make nests in the notes and [...]
The Willow
By Jane L. Fitzpatrick (September 28, 1981) Oh willow, willow weeping there,Bending your head to cry,The wind can sweep your branches,But none can reach to the sky. Oh, why, my willow are you sad?Why do you face the ground?You miss the clouds, the birds that pass,You miss the moon so round. Willow let me show [...]
Thoughts at the Top of Mount Pilchuck
By Jane L. Fitzpatrick, (Spring 1980) We made it! This is it, the vast edge of eternity... I take a breath as a gentle, cool breeze rushes over my red cheeks. I breathe deeper, looking out over the rocky, rugged shadows, and I feel their ancient strength. Evergreens at the tree line poke their heads [...]
Caring for a Broken Heart
Deartest Daughter, While going through some boxes, I found something I wrote a long time ago - in about 1992. I thought you might like to read it. The Heart -- What happens when you have a broken heart? I never thought my grandfather would have known about heartbreak, but when I was going through [...]
Spirit Watch
By Jane L. Fitzpatrick (February 5, 1980) Time does not stand still for us gulls,We see a rainbow and we must fly to it.We catch the glow of the moon on our wings,And we believe we are invincible.But sometimes we lose our way,Only Spirit watches where we will go...And knows how long it will take,For [...]
There is a Song
By Jane L. Fitzpatrick (April 8, 1980) Precious days,Flowing by,Loving times,Make me sigh. Gentle thoughts,Caress my mind,And this heart within,Feels fine. What a blessing,Have I now,To the Inner Peace,I bow... Bow my head,In gracious praise,For Spirit's light,Has filled my days. Can this love for allBe real?I only know,That Spirit heals. My faith won't waiver,In the [...]
Be a Lantern’s Flame
By Jane L. Fitzpatrick (March 22, 1981) Creator formed the rolling hills,The mountains high with snow,Created clouds and starry nights,And earth that lies below. Created all of life, you see,In every glorious form,The land, the sea, the changing wind,And everything that's born. Created minds of geniuses,And made the sounds we sing.Filled hearts with joy and [...]
See it, know it, BE the change in the world — What is Love?
Love transcends religious boundaries, reflecting a deeper spiritual connection within us. It embodies patience, kindness, and selflessness, enduring through challenges without keeping score of wrongs. Authentic love promotes truth and righteousness, ultimately becoming the essence of our spiritual identity. While faith and hope are essential, love remains the greatest force for transformation in our lives [...]
The Literary Love Affair
Why do I write? Completing a work that clearly presents what I believe, know and care about, in a way that touches someone, is one of the greatest feelings in my world. But, there are some days when it is utterly impossible to even get started. On those days, I realize I have not “thought” [...]
Jane L. Fitzpatrick, Writer 