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A Candle
by Rhonda Maneki
I lit a candle today,
It was your birthday
and yet, your not here.
My arms ache to hold you,
my heart holds you always,
cherished, so close...so close...
I remember the day you were born,
5:58 am - I remember your cry,
Your beautiful angelic face,
Your amazing energy so gentle,
so tender our bond.
How I loved you, then and now,
now no less than then.
I walked to the Church
this morning in a quietness,
the air was filled with mist,
as if nature knew my burden today
she shared it. I lit
several candles in prayer.
One for Him,
One for thankfulness,
and yours...
As I lit
your candle,
I sang softly -
Happy Birthday,
Quietly I whisperd,
for you my baby,
love mommy.
In that moment,
I felt your arms
around my heart
letting me know
you heard me.
I miss you, as only
a mother could,
with all I'm
I miss you,
and will forever
love you.
04/06/2007 Author's Note: my son died of a ravenous cancer when he was 12 - one cell divided by 10 every minute - on his birthday...I remember.
Posted on 04/06/2007
Copyright © 2024 Rhonda Maneki
| Member Comments on this Poem |
| Posted by Angela Nuzzo on 04/07/07 at 05:37 AM A beautiful Birthday prayer, Rhonda. One that I'm sure your son received. He is surrounded by angels who sing with you. |
| Posted by Meghan Helmich on 09/05/08 at 04:17 PM *hugs* this is beautiful and a wonderful tribute. i'm sorry for your loss. i know it never really goes away. |
| Posted by Allison Smith on 07/15/09 at 02:38 PM :'( It sure doesn't go away. |
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