Winnie
Oh dear angel
So full of life
‘twas but a moment ago
I saw you here
Your never ending smile
Drawing all near
And in remembrance
A room full of tear
If one was to remember
Your legacy
‘twould be the countless souls
That remember thee
And swim in your memory
Countless souls have
Been touched by your grace
By your spirit
And ever smiling face
Time stands till now
When I think of you
Forever youthful
In my mind
Of my mortality
You do remind
I will miss
Your melodic voice
Your radiant soul
Your chosen role
To educate
Those younger than you
And in guiding them
In what to do
This I know
Your charges will grow
And achieve much
And attain such
As a result of
What you did give
Allowing them
A better life to live
I do not question
God’s plan
For quickly over
Is our life span
And then together
We will all be
Swimming, In the sea
Of eternity
-Shiidon, May 2010
A week has not passed since learning of the passing of dear Winnie King. She was 21 years young and so full of life. While natural causes is understandable for one who has spent scores of years in this realm, for a 21 year old it is hard to understand. Memories of her are so fresh in my mind. I have thought of her off and on over the week and I have gone from smiling to crying like a roller coaster. Most of the time that I was with her, she was occupied with other youth or with the children that were so dear to her. There was once, however, that we had some quality time together. It was at an event at the Sobhani ranch in Granger. Winnie and I were cooking together. I was so impressed by her qualities and how she carried herself. She was confident, yet eager to learn. She was joyous but also shared joy with all. I can't remember a time when she was not smiling or peaceful in her demeanor.
Winnie is loved by many. While she will be missed by all, she will live in our hearts, forever youthful, forever smiling.
posted by Shiidon at 9:27 AM
1 Comments:
What a beautiful poem! Thank you for painting this picture with words Shiidon. Winnie was so full of Wisdom .Joy . Subtle humor.Winnie was so detached! She was graceful.And I took that for granted..because I thought she would always be there. Truely missed by her brothers especially Shoghi. Winnie share your qualities with Shoghi and give him strength to carry on what you had started for he needs you to hold his hand and tell him, it is ok. I am here with you and I pray for you. As a mother, when I see your friends, now all mothers..now thirty I now that you would not be 21 anymore but a beautiful loving and mature thirty year old, maybe a professor or a nurse practitioner or a psychologist, or even a pediatrician...remember our little conversation which led you to changing your major? And when you told me over the phone, we danced with joy and decided to keep it a secret until when you graduated? Mmmh what a shocker?I miss you soo much.In a house of boys only!Guess what? Your brother Brian came after you Left. You two had plans but he missed you by a few montbs. He is doing fine..just about to close on his first house. Hold his hand and keep him focused. I pray he serves Baha"u"llah! As for me, I have learned to
Live without you. I know that you are always with me. I see signs of your love and presence. And I love those subtle signs.I am now a nurse but still trying to even advance. Hold my hand.pray for me.I pray for you. I love you! I miss you.Always in my heart.From your "mom".
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