A Christmas Gift
A Christmas Gift
I feel my ancestors and lost loves call to me today
Asking me to let them in
So they can share their wisdom
And offer me peace
I close my eyes
Take a deep breath
Find my inner zen
A cool breeze blows
As my grandmother brushes my hair back
She wishes me well
Reminds me I am her lioness
Strong and determined.
The scent of pine fills my nose
My father smiles at me
His Little Minnow
Tells me to stay wise
Never compromise
The sound of Elvis fills my ears
My mother dances around me
Her sweet angel
Telling me to keep my heart fire bright
A warmth slowly seeps into me
Enveloping me in a cloak of peace
Kennedy brushes my cheek with the back of his hand
His dark mistress
He tells me stay strong
Know I am always here
Stay true to who you are.
I open my eyes
My heart and mind.
And for a brief moment
I am comforted, loved and at peace.
Copyright © Julia Brown Badr | Year Posted 2014
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