As I headed to the finish line of this long and wondrous night
I get the call that you, Aunt Shirl, reached your own, finished your fight.
Throughout my life you were always there for me.
You accepted me, loved me, cared for me.
I do not know what to think, how to understand you are gone.
Gone from this world, at least, but never gone from my memories.
Tears are streaming down my face, even as I smile sadly.
I know you are at peace. I know you were tired.
I am sending my love to you in Heaven.
Deanna, I saw your Facebook post and had to come read your poem about Aunt Shirl. It is beautiful. In a way, you also wrote about the last prompt. Your poem ends with hope. Peace to you.
so poignant and meaningful. It meant a lot to me.
I agree with Denise and Mikki! Amazing tribute and poignant moment with so much mixed emotion. Congratulations on finishing the full marathon and on writing a beautiful tribute to your aunt!