9/23/2007

The anniversary of your death

Your crossing over

I see you everywhere

White butterflies

following me

Lady bugs

landing on my finger

Your recipes

Wafting through my hallways

Your perfume

Worn on other women

Every few years that scent

Brings me to my knees

In unexpected places

You were the glue

that kept the family together

Larger than life

We talk about you like a legend

People don’t see me

but you did

You knew

Your namesake

You left me too soon

Before you could help me understand

who to become

But I think I figured it out

It took a little longer

You are courage

Crossing a sea

In pursuit of a new life

I don’t hope, I know

I make you proud

Your journey was worth it