Friday 21 February 2014

Mom's Poem

You gave to us the eyes
that could see beyond tomorrow,
You gave to us a heart and soul
to deal with all life’s sorrow:
You gave to us a love to share
and knowledge how to give,
But the most important thing you did
was teach us how to live.

We learned to love by watching you
We learned to laugh and cry,
Your kindness, patience, forgiveness and hope
Will always be alive:

And though you cannot speak to us now
in words that we can hear
The endless love you gave so much of
Will always keep you near.

You’ve gone on now to other things
In another space and time
But whenever we need to call on you
You’ll be the place in us that shines.

by Sharon Cordes Okrasa
Words In Motion 2014

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