Heavy with sorrow
grief an aching weight on my chest
death is awkward and unwieldy for us
humans who were created to live forever
Friendship, past, but not forgotten
stronger still, blood-ties
wishing you were near so I could come
to you and hold you tight
Your life, brimming with newness
sparkling with hope and strength
dealt a death blow
a shock to shake anyone to the ground
I declare for you this night
the darkness that comes
will be only that darkness of grief
temporary and healing
No killing darkness will touch you
no blight will mar
the effervescence that belongs to you
I declare Life abundant
I think of you with your little ones
gathered around you
and my heart aches for you
dear cousin, I hold you as I can--
in my heart...
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