Your shining radiance, graced my world for 12 years,
Your angelic self loved unconditionally,
completely, unselfishly. You gave me more
than I could have ever given You.
Heavens purity was reflected in
your radiant smile and gentle ways,
Your silent cry was a song
of angels in chorus. I never heard Your voice,
I only know it was beautiful.

On that day, rain drenched skies parted,
her heavy mantle of grey filled with tears,
as if parted by Gods own hands, silver rays
of sun beamed though the stained glass window
in a halo of golden light which danced across
your peaceful face one last time,
bathing you in the spirits grace.

Rain fell in a haunting silence, the silence my
shroud, my tears mingled with rain, one melded
into the other, oh, how i wept.

The sod was soaked, my shoes muddy, as i fell to
my knees in a last plea, a last thank you,
for loving me, for allowing me to love you,
so much.

I stood in shaky silence, my clothing
drenched a coldness I never quite felt.
Yet, though my tears the gift of your quiet
hug around my heart, soothed my being…

I walked away…
Your body left behind, your spirit lay within me,
around me, keeping me, freeing me –
For your death was my rebirth…
I give you humbled thanks my child
For teaching me to live..

02/04/2007

Author's Note: You are always with me - my little angel.

Posted on 02/04/2007
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