Sweet Holiday Greetings from Diamond Geriatrics

Ruth Margolin Silin is my 92 year old stepmother. For over thirty yeas she has been a wonderful friend, mentor, and wise counsel.She is also in my view, a lovely example of healthy aging; she is one of those people you feel good being around, no matter what their age. She recently published a book of poetry called Blue Willow (available on Amazon).

Here is one of her poems.

Happy Holidays and New Year
Peter Silin, MSW, RSW, CCC; Principal, Diamond Geriatrics.

AH, SWEET MYSTERY

by Ruth Margolin Silin

Ah, sweet mystery of bonbons,
it is you, in your thin metallic dress
that I choose over all.

Wrapped in gold foil, nestled
in a little cup, you stand out
among the crowd.

Midst square caramels,
flat peppermints, nougat oblongs,
you are one of a kind.

Will you linger smooth and milky
against my tongue? Or tease my taste buds,
roguishly deep and velvety dark?

I unwrap you tenderly.
I will love you
either way.