5.6.8 Meter

I think ’bout my mom
I don’t doubt that she’s close
But now she feels far, oh! so far

Some try to console:
“She is much closer now”
“Love’s ties don’t unravel at death”

Is she someWHERE else?
No, rather someHOW else
Since in God, connected to all

Yet I still miss her
When visiting places
With mem’ries: words, looks, embraces

I’m thankful for all
Her beautiful features
Her love for all of God’s creatures

Fruits from her garden
Her generous spirit
Would grow smiles on faces she shared with

Generosity
She modeled for us all
Op’ning home and heart to children

Not just us; all kids
Held a place in her heart
Defending fiercely “the least ones”

Grandkids her delight
Her love for them spread joy
To all within ear and eye-shot

A last word she gave
“Do not forget the poor”
Seared as a tattoo on my heart

And a last gesture
Kisses blown, waved to me
Her love overflowed at all times

She’d hand with a smile,
“You deserve a medal!”
Spreading her deep love for Mary

What I learned the most
From her was not through words
But through love’s deeds inspiring me

The character traits
I cherished within her
Were Christ’s own traits shining through her

What do I ask most?
Faith? Peace? Hope? I think hope
Hope to soon see and be with her

But not just with her
Also with those she loves
Espec’lly the One Who IS love

To grieve is to heal
Tears- bitter, yet soothing
Does God cry with me? Feel my ache?

Christ wept at the death
Of Lazarus His friend
Crying with Martha and Mary

Then He raised him up
Promised to raise him again
To raise mom for her faith in Him

Her love is not idle
Her concern: our salvation
Praying for us and our struggles

Thank you dear mother
For teaching and showing
When, where, why, how, and who to love

Requiem aeternam dona ei, Domine, et lux perpetua luceat ei. Requiescat in pace. Amen.
Eternal rest grant unto her, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon her. May she rest in peace.