Farewell Millie

This is a poem by Kirsti A. Dyer, MD, MS from Journey of Hearts A Healing Place in CyberSpace. This is my tribute to a friend that will be missed by all of us. This poem expressed grief in a subtle way. I had my own share of sadness, losing someone so dear is truly hard to endure. Letting go is the hardest thing to do! But, let us celebrate the cycle of life. The essence of living is to be alive everyday with the people who are still with us. We love you Millie. Until we meet again.
In Memory of You

I find an old photograph
and see your smile.
As I feel your presence anew,
I am filled with warmth
and my heart remembers love.

I read an old card
sent many years ago
during a time of turmoil and confusion.
The soothing words written then
still caress my spirit
and bring me peace.

I remember who you used to be
the laughter we shared
and wonder what you have become.
Where are you now,
Where did you go,
When the body is left behind
and the spirit is released to fly?

Perhaps you are the morning bird
singing joyfully at sunrise,
or the butterfly that dances
so carelessly on the breeze
or the rainbow of colors
that brightens a stormy sky
or the fingers of afternoon mist
delicately reaching over the mountains
or the final few rays of the setting sun
lighting up the skies
edging the clouds with a magical glow.

I miss your being
but I feel your presence,
In whatever form you choose to take,
however you now choose to be.

Your spirit has become for me
a guardian angel on high
guiding, advising, and watching over me.

I remember you.
You are with me
and I am not afraid.