Spark

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A Poem by Kristine Amundrud

The ivories glistened from glissandos

and flickered amidst spirited staccatos –

My fingertips,

cracked from motherly duties,

dishwater and October air,

bled in remembrance

of former days that set the heart ablaze

Melancholy melodies

crescendo as a wave,

swelling

to match the heart’s longing for more

What luster and brilliance

still remain?

KRISTINE AMUNDRUD is a wife and homeschool mom. She finds joy creating in the kitchen, walking

alongside her husband, adventuring in the Canadian Rockies, and cuddling up with her children and a

good storybook. She loves friendships that go beneath the surface. At the end of the day, she is a

daughter of the King who is loved beyond measure. Kristine holds a Bachelor of Music in Piano

Performance from the University of Alberta, as well as a Bachelor of Education. Connect with her on

Instagram @kamundrud and at soulsigh.com.