O Beloved Mother, O Beloved Sisters....

O beloved mother, o beloved sisters
departed from me, within years
of each other, to sadden my living;
I spend my days weeping...
reminiscing in my sorrow:
how we laughed together,
and faced another serene tomorrow,
knowing that sharing kindness
would bond our destinies
in ways so devoted and immense!   


O beloved mother, o beloved sisters...
I let the unconsumed joy of memories
take me to those yesterdays
to thank God for our existence,
when we enjoyed the gifts He offered;
yes, even the smallest of them 
were so lovely and precious!
And by watching how you faced death,
I admired how you became the bravest...
slowly letting go of what you possessed!


O beloved mother, o beloved sisters...
do you want me to continue crying,
or smile and console you with a future promise:
that soon we'll embrace one another
under the joyful eyes of our Creator?
Nothing foolish I will do to harm myself;
and wait I will 'till my end comes,
but until then my solemn prayers I'll recite
amid tombstones guarded by triumphant angels...
and bound for Heaven, I'll be smiling!
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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Johnson Avatar
August 22, 2010 at 10:47 PM
Very nice Andrew and congratulations. Love, Joyce
Brown Avatar
August 15, 2010 at 10:43 AM
My congratulations to you Andrew on your win in Dr. Ram Mehta's contest "Elegy". Love, Carol
Freeman Avatar
August 15, 2010 at 8:13 AM
Congratulations Andrew with this most worthy win. Agape, Moses
Sweetheart Avatar
August 14, 2010 at 1:13 PM
Congrats Andrew on your winning poem in Dr. Ram's contest Elegy.. with this magnificent write and superb win..my friend.. enjoy another momentous victory with luv..
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August 14, 2010 at 6:56 AM
Magnificent, Andrew! It must have been posted while I was on the road, but I'm so glad I had the chance to read your words of faith when I stopped by to offer congratulations on your placement in Dr. Ram's contest. The website is www.allthingsthatmatterpress.com. Love, Carolyn
Mehta Avatar
August 14, 2010 at 6:46 AM
Congrats for the nith placement in my contest,Andrew
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August 12, 2010 at 4:26 AM
This so beautiful. It speaks volumes to me. There are many wonderful lines but one of the ones I like best is "amid tombstones guarded by triuphant angles..." Thanks for sharing this. I'm saving it to my favs. Steve
Mehta Avatar
August 12, 2010 at 3:46 AM
Thanks for supporting my contest, Andrew
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