Remembering a Loved One

Though you no longer reside in physical form
your energy is held safe in our hearts
your journey in this life ended, all care has flown

In your simple presence we found hope
Our lives were made richer by your being
Spun fine was the cloth of your existence

Your words, laughter and wit
circled around us like a pleasing aroma
sometimes sweet, sometimes pungent
but seldom bitter or acrid

Keen perceptions and compassionate insight
accompanied your thoughts and words
Gently kissing subjects both difficult and sublime

Your humaness honored us who knew you
And was offered freely to all you met
May it abide in our hearts forever.
Copyright Abby Willowroot 2010