Within My Soul's Embrace
by Kelly Kirkpatrick
Hello again, dear friend of mine ~ seems all the years that
passed
have simply circumvented time and brought our hearts at
last
to where we met and bonds were formed that sealed a friendship
true ~
bonds not ravaged, dimmed, nor torn still hold me close to
you.
For in my heart and in my life, not one could take the
place
you've held through sorrows, joy and strife ~ the moments we've
embraced.
Tumultuous times and times serene ~ together, through them all
~
each spirit by the other seen, and buoyed from every
fall.
Side by side, each dragon slayed that life placed in our path
~
we vanquished fears, then laughed our way through chaos'
aftermath.
Deepest secrets known and shared ~ held safe in gentle hands
~
bruised hearts healed well by one who cared ~ mending tattered
strands.
Dreams reborn and once more lost ~ these things we've faced and
more ~
within life's storms confused and tossed as grief through our
souls tore.
And yet, the storms were always stilled; the shrieking gales made
calm ~
the voided places once more filled and soothed with loving
balm...
that only sisters can provide as soulmates and as friends
~
sisters there despite the tides that rage and ebb again
~
steadfast and unwavering... never far away ~
impervious to all life brings and true in every
way.
The sparkling diamond in the sand when windswept tides
retreat...
the precious jewel in one's hand that every heart entreats.
All this and more you are, Cherie ~ as you have always
been
though miles may keep you far from me, I'll never lose
my friend.
Distance, illness, change, and years ~ none forced our souls
apart;
for what we've with each other shared was precious from the start.
From the moment I met you ~ a hallmark in my life,
all you are came shining through ~ woman... mother...
wife.
How you champion ~ then and now ~ the every wondrous
trait
that God and Angels true avow within His Heavenly
gates!
Everything mere man can be ~ all goodness man
achieves,
you embody each of these ~ and in you God is pleased.
The light and love found woven through the fiber of your
being
warms and comforts many who have wandered, lost and
needing.
Every soul your heart has touched now knows God does exist
~
for your example teaches much about His greatest
gifts.
Loving others ~ ever caring ~ your endearing ways
parallel what Christ was sharing all His earthly
days.
Everything He offered man, your life is tribute to
~
all God gave through His Son's hand, He gives again in you.
Why God saw fit to grant to me a cherished friend in you ~
His purpose I can't know or see ~ and yet, through all I do
are woven strands of love for you I'll treasure for all
time...
beyond a friend ~ a sister who I'm honored to call
mine.
Bonds woven with these threads of love surrender not their
strength ~
for God Himself sent you, sweet dove, to weave through me their
lengths.
The fabric of my life made whole and glistening in the sun
for having glimpsed your wondrous soul before my life was
done.
When it ends and time on earth grows short and then is
through,
eternally ~ and beyond then ~ I'll go on loving you.
I'll hold you in my heart of hearts as all you've come to be
~
a precious and integral part of any good in me.
Your soul forever will remain within my own's embrace
~
captured in my heart's refrain beyond earth's time and
space.
And on the day I stand before my Heavenly Father
above,
the blessing I'll first thank Him for is that of your dear
love.
Created For And Dedicated To My Precious, Precious Cherie
~
I love you, treasured sister, compadre, and friend ~ and I always
will.
Kelly ~ February 27, 2000
"Unit 18 to 099?"
"Go ahead, Unit 18..."
"Goodbye for now ~ and good luck always, my
friend..."
( Just one of the myriad of memories of you, kiddo ~ so alive
and treasured within my heart. )
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