A Life Well Lived

A LIFE WELL LIVED

Mrs. Smith with Brenda

I saw you

In the sunset of live

After many a year

Of joy and strife

Surrounded by love

From those around

And those above

Nary a word

Could be found

That was not of love

So deep, profound

A legacy

You did leave

As witnessed

By those who bereave

And the host that grieve

Your constant smile, lives on

In the memories

Of days long gone

The joys you’ve shared

The way you cared

Tis certain

For the next world

You are well prepared

Tis hard to let go

But in this, we know

A better place

You did go

Tis not the end

Of this I’m sure

You continue to shower

From above

Upon your dear ones

Your eternal love

-Shiidon, March 2012

This poem is for a very special person, Mrs. Trellis Faye Smith.  Ms. Smith was my cousin Ramin's mother-in-law.  She passed away this past week.  I spent many a special day and night in her presence.  It was a blessing to know her and see the love that surrounded her from her loved ones.  I am happy to say that there are enough memories that it is hard to pick one particular one.  My fondest memory is at Ramin and Brenda's daughters wedding.  Johnny and Anisa were to fly back to Texas early enough the day after their wedding that the family gathered at the house and opened presents and spent time sharing and talking.  There was a special spirit present that night.  It was not just a wonderful wedding, it was a moment when paths and times seemed to cross and intersect.  I fondly remember hearing the tale of Ms. Smith and her marriage to her beloved husband.

Relatives are not always family and family are not always relatives.  I appreciate the love and connection that I have been able to make with Mrs. Smith, her daughter Joyce and my dear friend and "cousin" Darwin.  My thoughts and prayers are with you as you say your goodbyes to a life well lived.