I held you close in my arms for just a little while
and then off you went, but always turned to give me a smile.
I watched as you grew, so largely lived, and you learned...and
my heart sung with your accolades, stung in times you were spurned.
Always surprised and amazed by boundless love you generously spread
because of you, lessons of "how mankind should be" formed in my head.
Through your eyes, as you looked into God's world, smiling with such glee
I discovered the word, "joy" as it burst out as a gift from you to me.
So, how am I going to be able now to this new reality, reconcile?
where will I find again, this kind of love and joy and such a kind smile?
Deep inside my heart lives a beautiful, golden treasure chest
There I keep my fondest possessions, the very best of the best!
There you will always be alive, smiling, laughing, and giving...
I still hold you close in my being, just in a different place you are living.
About the Creator
Shirley Belk
Mother, Nana, Sister, Cousin, & Aunt who recently retired. RN (Nursing Instructor) who loves to write stories to heal herself and reflect on all the silver linings she has been blessed with :)
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