Wednesday, September 29, 2010

years months days




memories flooding my soul
green satin dress
pale pink flowers
children singing jesus loves me
you sleeping forever
only seven
why?
twelve years
four months
five days
pain searing
no sudden movement
is possible

memories invading my mind
snow white bean blankie
white baby pillow
tan stuffed lion you called a doggie
you smiling at me
my baby
how?
seven years
two months
six days
heart stopping
taken from me
you’re gone

memories intruding my heart
long blonde hair
big blue eyes
beautiful smile that lit up the room
cold hospital
sweet girl
when?
unknown years
nameless months
indefinite days
meeting again
one fine day
in heaven

for katie by mom

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