I keep my grandmother's rosary

under my pillow

so when bad things happen,

sad phone calls late at night,

sad dreams through the night,

I hold it in my hand 

nestled under the pillow,

safe & warm,

dark black beads

cool to the touch,

Jesus on the cross

suffering,

little silver plate with Mother Mary image,

10 beads five times,

with 3 beads in between,

Father Son Spirit

Mother Daughter Spirit,

Grandma is in Spirit,

knowing her fingers prayed these beads,

comfort, strength

in the dark night of these days.