Your Shadow Remains

One day beyond mourning, a new sun to shine
a promise remade — not a cloud in the sky

One day beyond mourning, your spirit still warm
your flesh now at rest — on the hill past the barn

One day beyond mourning, the bed sheets unfold
your shadow uncovered — a gift mine to hold

One day beyond mourning, the sun in my eyes
new words in my heart — a mockingbird cries

One day beyond mourning, my soul free to roam
your paintings surround me — among them I’m home

One day beyond mourning, I walk to the field
our blanket still hanging — the oak that concealed

One day beyond mourning, I reset my sights
the day I’ll rejoin you — that heavenly flight

One day beyond mourning, all grief broken free
my name on the wind — as you call out to me

(Villanova Pennsylvania: September, 2016)
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