For
days, I've been looking
for some
secret blend of letters
or
sounds, for some poetic
way
to capture her essence—to honor
this
one who touched
and
tickled our inside places
who,
with rock star grace
gave
and
gave and gave.
But,
I see—we cannot capture sunlight
or
bottle beauty.
Like
songs belted out loud
or
fields of winking daisies
she
showered us with bursts
of
color that will not—that cannot
now.
She
showed us
how
to see with eyes awake—to laugh
and
laugh
with
a little bit more
She
is the breath we will keep on breathing.
As
we hold the sun's
warmth
long
after our eyes cease
that
is she
* * *
This poem was written, with so much love, for my beautiful sister-in-law, Amy, who passed away on 11/17/12. I am forever grateful for all she continues to teach me and so so many lucky others.
To read more posts about Amy, click here and here and here
Oh Julia, this poem is so alive. It's as though Amy's spirit embodies it. I loved reading it. I love your writing. Your poetry. You. I feel I know Amy now. What a beauty.
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Leah, you always say the most perfect things. Thank you for your love and support--you are like the warmest of warm blankets to me.
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"Her deep-bellied living
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Wow, Julia. You've found beautiful words.
What beauty this Amy. Her smiling breath. Her teaching self. Her rock star grace.
Bless you, sister.
Yes, Ashley, such a beautiful blessing.
DeleteThank you, dear person. It always brightens my day when you stop by.
Sending love your sweet way.
Such beautiful words for a beautiful soul. You captured her so well Jules.
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Amy
I love you, sweet-treasure sis. Thank you for always being right here. xo
DeleteThis must have been one of the hardest yet easiest poems you have ever written and it's beautiful....well..beyond beautiful. Wherever her spirit is now, there is NO way she missed hearing this...and I'm just sure there is a new star in the sky that twinkled and pulsed the moment these words left your soul and landed on paper.Blessings to you my friend.....you care so deeply.
ReplyDeleteHollie, thank you for these words--they are seriously precious to me (as are you).
DeleteWrapping you in love, beautiful one.
So very very beautiful words, that I read and re-read slowly - to enjoy, feel and remember. Beautiful. I too lost a sister in law this past November. My thoughts are with you.
ReplyDeleteKim. First, I'm so sorry for your loss. Whew, this losing is tough stuff. And, as with all things, there is great beauty & light to be found in the pockets of dark.
DeleteThank you for stopping by. It's a comfort to know we're here together.
Sending love your way.
Your words paint such a beautiful picture of her life. What a gift you have, Julia.
ReplyDeleteSending you thoughts of comfort and love...
Thank you, Deb. I am comforted by your presence, dear person. As always, I'm appreciating you so much.
DeleteYou are a treasure I hold close.
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