God called you homeAnd we’re left behind
To continue our lives
Our paths to find
Your guidance, your hugs,
Your kisses and smiles
Saw us through life’s journey
And its many trials
It’s hard to imagine a time without
Your song, your laughter, your fussing about
The way you loved and cherished each life
You were given to care for, to ease our strife
Sacrifices made along the way
To ensure our happiness was your charge to obey
Your only true master, a loving God
Who lived in you, his message you taught
In the midst of life’s challenges, when things went wrong
Your light shone bright, your faith was strong
God’s grace unshakable
Your spirit unbreakable
No matter the pain, no matter the suffering
You stayed the course, gave your heart as an offering
To show us the way to live and be
Kindness, tolerance, humility
Your belief in LOVE whatever the cost
Is your gift to us, to soften our loss
Children and family the whole of your existence
Gave you the strength to go the distance
You shared God’s Love without measure
Your devotion was our treasure
Now if we want to feel your embrace
All we need do is picture your face
With outstretched arms you send a hug
Touching our souls from Heaven above
You made a difference, your spirit lives on
In our hearts forever, even though you’re gone
We’ll carry your legacy of Love to others
Passing the torch in your name, dear Mother!
02/14/10
Copyright © 2010 by Charlene Burgess
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