In Remembrance
I remember your smile,
your bright, beaming smile,
when I would walk in late to church.
You would turn your head
and gasp – surprised!
A smile of joy on your face.
I remember your hugs –
such wonderful hugs!
How you would reach up and squeeze my neck.
Tears would sparkle
in your beautiful eyes
as you held me tight in that place.
I remember your laugh,
your bright, tinkling laugh,
after whispering a joke in your ear.
Peals of delight would spring
forth from your heart,
and we’d cackle together, in tune.
I remember your song –
that harmonious sound
which rang out from the depths of your soul
as you raised up your voice,
singing praises to God,
your Master, Redeemer and King.
Oh! How I’ll miss all these things!
I remember these things,
these mem’ries of you;
I hold them, as you held me tight.
And though I mourn for this loss
here on Earth,
I rejoice for your newfound delight!
And
I smile because you’re smiling,
I laugh because you’re laughing,
I sing because you’re shouting out
with joy in your new home,
dancing with our Saviour,
our Precious Lord and Mighty King.
And though your song has ended here,
a new one has begun;
That is why I smile, still.
That is why I sing.
~
In loving memory of my
Great Aunt Elva
What a beautiful tribute! That is so touching and uplifting – a wonderful example of how sadness is a declaration of love…sadness made so joyful by your words.
December 6, 2011 at 12:20 pm
*smiles* Thank you so much for your sweet words, Angela!
December 6, 2011 at 2:49 pm
Such a beautiful, sweet tribute my friend that stirs the soul. I shed a tear for one I know…
Well done and thank you. ♥
December 6, 2011 at 6:57 pm
Awww, thank you, Jessie! I’m honored it touched you. :)
December 6, 2011 at 7:41 pm
This brought tears to my eyes. Really, really beautiful. I love how easily your words always put pictures in my head. Everything you remember comes across so vividly. I was just skimming my journal today and I found the birthday poem you wrote for me that I printed. The only relation to this post is your poetry, but you’ve always been gifted in this area. :)
December 6, 2011 at 10:32 pm
^_^ That is probably the sweetest comment ever, Byrd. *hugs* Thank you. :)
December 6, 2011 at 10:38 pm
Oh my goodness, this brought tears while reading and such a loving tribute, Tim. Those wonderful and gracious memories will remain in your heart! Thanks for sharing and wonderful writing!
December 7, 2011 at 10:16 am
You comment touched me, Lauren, as I was shopping in the store. Thank you. :)
December 7, 2011 at 11:29 am
You’re very welcome! :)
December 7, 2011 at 4:35 pm
You obviously loved her very much. The beauty of your words and feelings, I’m sure have made her smile.
December 7, 2011 at 4:22 pm
I did. And thank you, Miss D. ^_^
December 7, 2011 at 4:55 pm
So so sorry to hear of your loss, you have paid a beautiful tribute here. I hope you can share it with your family as I’m sure they’d love to hear your memories of her :)
December 7, 2011 at 8:23 pm
Thank you, Louise! I appreciate the kind words. :)
And I did, and they loved it. :)
December 7, 2011 at 10:17 pm
this is a beautiful tribute… it made me smile because it was so full of love and light and I saw you smiling too, in these memories!
you are blessed to see and to know… your loss is sorrowful, yet you do know.
sorry
December 8, 2011 at 12:45 pm
^_^ Thank you, Enreal! You comment is a poem in and of itself, and it made me smile greatly. :)
And no need to be sorry, though I appreciate your condolences. :)
December 8, 2011 at 12:49 pm
I like that people publish their work on the internet these days. Its nice to be able to share such a personal experience with like minded individuals. Its admirable how you have made the experience feel positive too, despite it’s huge emotional trauma. :)
Loved it!
SarahAlice
December 10, 2011 at 7:16 am
I like it too, and thank you for your kind words! I love all the encouraging responses this has received. :)
December 10, 2011 at 10:15 am
Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful.
Your ability to relate to, inspire, even heal, is a wonderful gift. Beauty and vulnerability of thoughts- ” :-) “
December 12, 2011 at 7:44 am
Awww, thank you!!! Your words are very kind, and greatly appreciated. :)
December 12, 2011 at 11:55 am