Forever Young

What beauty shared with carefree steps,
your laughing heart would trip with grace
and lift our spirits as you slept -
a soul that's swept to our embrace.

Unfurrowed brow with silken cheeks
that blush with youthful innocence,
now safe within a world we'll seek
when all our days on earth are spent.

So wait Dear Heart, we will be there -
older and with tell-tale traces
from smiles of stories that we shared
reminded of your lovely face.

In time, my darling, we will come
to find you still forever young.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2017


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Date: 7/2/2019 9:02:00 PM
I have seen this before and appreciate its comfort for the bereaved parent once again. Thanks for the art.
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Date: 7/2/2019 11:27:00 AM
A profound piece deserving of your wonderful win Craig. Congratulations!
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Date: 7/2/2019 6:53:00 AM
So poignant, Craig. Congrats on your well deserved win.
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Date: 10/19/2017 9:47:00 PM
I lost my youngest daughter, age 19. I truly understand the faith that it takes to believe in the ultimate reunion. This is a very well formed sonnet. Beautiful.
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