You were a blossom in full bloom,
so open, radiant, and tender,
and your presence blessed our
lives with petals soft and sincere.
In every moment that you adorned our lives,
you shared your vibrant energy and sense of life,
for you were a rose unmatched, unique, and so rare.
Now not withered, but taken from our view,
your spirit lingers in the hearts you knew.
We grieve your loss, yet in this quiet inner place,
your memory is a painting made with all the colours you gave,
and though sorrow gently wraps us in its strong embrace,
we’ll keep you close and remember your bloom that never fades,
for it is an eternal flower that in our hearts will stay.

for my friend Wendy Christiansen

 

12/8/2024