I hear them say "I am so sorry for your loss"
I see them look away
not knowing what to say;
and I know it comes from the depth
of hearts that feel
and well intentioned consolations;
caring-friends and strangers,
neighbors and acquaintances;
at a loss for words,
uncomfortable in my presence
or is it the presence of your death mom?
and I want to tell them thank you,
let them know that I am okay
I know that you would have wanted it that way.
three thousand miles away
and an ocean in between
you closed your eyes peacefully
to sleep eternal.
yet you did not leave me but in physical form,
your spirit and soul remain;
through you and in me,
for I am because of you
and for the things you taught me;
strength in adversity-laughter and smiles in the little things.
and I feel you , even closer now,
I hear you, your voice soft as always
and I see that twinkle in your eyes of blue.
May your soul rest at Peace,
may you feel the breath of the angels,
for I know that if they exist, they carry you gently
in the shelter of their wings;
just as you now carry me from a different realm.
I did not lose you mom, I found you in me
and in the brightest star of evening ,
the warmest ray of the sun;
for now you are the smile in my heart-
-and the deepest essence of my soul-
I love you mom, I thank you mom;
R. I P
Bronze trophy winner
Adding your comment:
. May their memories live through and within us , [and yes I am okay] especially knowing that she did not suffer,
