May 9, 2009

A reflection

May 9th, 2009

Today I found you
You weren't there
But I felt you hold my hand
As I took a knee and cried

 

Holding my son
Touching Sheryl's face
I told him all about you
He watched the dandelions dance

 

As I sat in the grass
A warm glow and soft breeze
gave us comfort
I saw your smile

 

12 years too long, I know
But peace must be made
Once empty, terra cotta
pots now full of bloom

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Author's Note

It took me 12 years to find out where my Grandmother's parents were buried and where her ashes were spread. This is just a reflection of the day. My son was only about 5 months old, so of course, he never did meet her. She passed away of cancer at 55 years of age.