Ode For John

How could you leave your loving bride? Cut down in youth, still in your prime Your rare blood disease appeared suddenly Just four years of bliss till you were taken from me When first I saw your face, those blue eyes stunned So many adored you, but your kind heart I won Just by showing you love and sharing our joy Even my mama worshiped my special, sweet boy Death seems to take the finest too soon Their faces smile in stars embracing the moon One day we shall be reunited, my love Until then, I search for comfort in night sky above Comfort comes quickly when his spirit visits I see his eyes twinkling, how could I miss it Whenever I pull a fresh fish from the sea A worthy fisherman, John would be pleased When I'm feeling down I need only resurrect Precious memories of John I cherish and protect *John was my beloved husband. Elegy in honor of Dr. Ram's contest.