My Last Look at Wakenda

A last glance through tearful eyes As you vanished into the past Taking with you my childhood You were alone and silent Beneath your lambent glow A pillar of hope against the darkness I will always remember you Encased in a bubble of murky light My oasis, my haven shielded from the world You taught me to love To forgive, to hope, to dream You gave me courage You showed me the questions Gave me freedom to act Allowed me to make mistakes You will live a long and prosperous life In my heart and memories Goodbye my dear friend.