FAR FROM YOU

I will remember this summer as the year my Mother, Beverly, and my best friend, Gayle, both abandoned me here on this planet. I replay their final smiles just for me; I do feel their love, hugs, and encouragement. Still, a big vacuum arose, and for the first time ever … I feel alone. Gayle suffered excruciating pain with cancer. As I visited her the week before she left, I tried to imagine how it felt to die …

For Gayle, my forever sister:

 

Most Precious One.

Nothing more need be spoken, when the final door stands open.
Known and unknown lose fixation, only love maintains duration.
Memories fade, ripened fruits fall,
Grace heralds Eternity’s call.
Light summons, elements release,
Soul relaxes, functionings cease.
Your bed of pain, now angel’s wings.
“Hail! The Friend returned…” heaven sings.