A Beacon of Warmth

A force of nature, with a heart so grand,
She walked this earth, a light in the land.
Our Auntie Dana, fierce and free,
Like the hammerhead shark she loved to see.

She navigated life's deepest, darkest seas,
Finding solace and strength on her bended knees.
In the Bible, her compass, she found her way,
Guiding her through each and everyday.

For her three boys, her love knew no bound,
In their triumphs, her greatest joy was found.
Then came the grandkids, a new chapter to start,
Each one a treasure held close to her heart.

Aunt to so many and mother to all,
With laughter and cheer, 
she banished our sorrows, our every fear.
Her witty humor, her infectious grin,
A beacon of warmth, from deep within.

Though she faced tempests and trials unkind.
A beautiful spirit, she left behind.
So let her memory live, a whisper on the breeze,
Among the vibrant, sunlit, whispering trees.
A testament to a beautiful, brave, and loving heart,
From which we never, ever, have to part.

Love you Aunt Dana, We will miss you!
Copyright © | Year Posted 2025

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Kendrick Avatar
September 10, 2025 at 2:45 AM
Ahh!! A great tribute to your aunt. She must have been a wonderful person to know and have as a friend and kin. I like the rhythm, rhyme and this one as well. Thank you for sharing your aunt with us. Sara K
Patterson Avatar
September 22, 2025 at 10:55 PM
Thank you! She was a wonderful woman.
Mcconnell Avatar
September 9, 2025 at 2:21 PM
Such a lovely tribute Jami, with nice rhyme and flow with good imagery too.Blessings,Gordon
Etgen-Baker Avatar
September 7, 2025 at 5:44 PM
what a lovely and beautifully written tribute! She left a loving legacy--that's pretty amazing.
Patterson Avatar
September 7, 2025 at 5:55 PM
She did and I will miss her dearly. Thank you for commenting.
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