One Day Closer - Part 3

It was 8 months ago today (March 7, 2011) that Jesse passed away.  These mensaversaries can be harder than I think they will be. Here's the poem that came to me today as I was reflecting once again on that enemy - time.

One Day Closer 

Feeling like time

the enemy

was pulling your further away

from me,

my memories of you ...

Suddenly 

the realization 

Each day - each moment,

brings me closer

one day - one moment at a time

closer

to when I will see you,

feel you,

hear your voice,

hug you,

again

Until then

I pray

Let each day be blessed

with strength and Love,

fond memories

of you and our love. 

Lead me to serve

those in need.

May my life be blessed

that when I see you again,

I will hear you say ~

"Thanks Mom -

For living with Love 

for the way you honored me,

my memory,

the way you lived 

with passion and courage."

A breath, 

and I hear my heart,

That same prayer 

I humbly offer

to my Savior Jesus

Son of God.

My hope ~

That when I behold thy face

I might hear ~

"Well done,

Thou good and faithful daughter."

Each day a gift,

a chance to love and serve,

bringing us closer

to meeting once again,

those we love,

in realms above. 

(c) Elizabeth M Allen

March 7, 2011