Obituary

She walked in sunlight upon the air.
new buds became blossoms in her path.
Her kindness she scattered everywhere,
on her constant pain, she spent her wrath.

My dear friend, Suzanne, last Sunday left
to join other angels, share her glee.
Ambassador, perhaps, to the cleft
that divides skies from mountains and sea.

Sisters, we thought, in a distant life.
Our lives today were mirrors of each.
Yet her's included terrible strife
of pain, it seemed that nothing could breach.

Goodbye, my dear friend, no longer cost,
you can fly, you are forever free!
Earth doesn't yet know what it has lost:
one in a million you proved to be!

March 25, 2023
for "Word Challenge--O Words" contest
by Constance La France
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Andresen Avatar
March 27, 2023 at 10:46 AM
- Back with a congratulations, Ann :) - hugs
George Avatar
March 26, 2023 at 8:13 PM
Heartfelt obituary to your dear friend Suzanne ! Quite touching. Congratulations Ann.
Fowler Avatar
March 26, 2023 at 1:28 PM
Great obit and tribute to your friend Ann. Sweetly uplifting. Congratulations! :)
La France Avatar
March 26, 2023 at 12:56 PM
Ann, congratulations on your win in my Writing Challenge 'O' Words with your emotional poem, blessings, Constance
Peck Avatar
March 26, 2023 at 8:34 PM
Thank you so much, Constance.
Daniel Avatar
March 26, 2023 at 5:16 AM
My heartfelt condolences on your loss, Ann, a great poem for her..
Peck Avatar
March 26, 2023 at 11:14 AM
Thank you for your kindness, Joanna.
Poet Avatar
March 25, 2023 at 6:42 PM
Ann, this is a great eulogy to your friend.  I'm sorry to hear you've lost a friend. Good luck in the contest.
Peck Avatar
March 26, 2023 at 11:13 AM
Thank you, Lasaad. I appreciate your comments.
Bauer Avatar
March 25, 2023 at 1:16 PM
sorry for your loss, ann. this is a wonderful tribute to your friend...
Peck Avatar
March 25, 2023 at 3:55 PM
Thank you, Ilene. She was a big part of my life.
Andresen Avatar
March 25, 2023 at 1:08 PM
- Lovely written ... sad to lose a friend, Ann - Good luck in the contest :) - hugs
Peck Avatar
March 26, 2023 at 4:59 PM
Thanks for your nice comments, Sunshine. I'm actually happy for her. :)
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