Poetry
In remembrance
I sat by you head bowed in silent prayer
Here and now is mine, not to share
Others can wait to set you at liberty
Before I let go, this moment belongs to me
I hold your hand for warmth
I touch your feet for blessings
I feel your face for assurance
I hold you long to my heart's content
…You will always be my luminary
Far away I see the morning sky's hue
I spread my wings to memories due
With unconditional love our fellowship began
To trust the first step you held my hand
The few words I said you marvelled at all
The breeze now trembles with prayer call
You led me to the path of courage
Taught me the spirits of truth
Said grieve when you must
But to live life, to healing do entrust
You led me to the road of wisdom
Offered me the understanding of creation
Taught me to read the words of quiet way
Bestowed me strength to make tomorrow a better day
As with time I came to being
I offered my child for you to hold
I saw your tears of joy unfold
And thus from you to me the journey began
I took the notes of life you sang
And braided a string of beautiful faith
Learned to smile when I heard young laughter
Listened to the silence of my child's pain
Caring, gently I wiped the tears with precious love
Your teachings I pass to my children for another day
To be bold to truth that will come their way
I look at your being with a smile
Between you and me this moment is mine
I seal our end with a kiss on your forehead
Embracing you I feel your heart
The beat of life is never again to start
Thus I engrave your face in my memory
In meditation I pray sleep in eternal peace
The path for you may have come to an end
But your life's scroll remains a living presence…
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