Shaina Means Beautiful
'Shaina' means beautiful
like the curtains of night, pinned back by the stars.
All the lights are out across town,
but we cannot sleep - the pain is only ours.
'Shaina' means beautiful
like the sweet scent of spring, promising new life all around.
She was born in the springtime, but breaking the promise,
she was born months earlier, not making a sound.
'Shaina' means beautiful
like the warm dewdrops of Heaven, kissing a rose.
To us, the dew is not water at all,
but the tears of angels. It's our secret - no one knows.
'Shaina' means beautiful
like the persistent sun, peeking at us through the gray.
Our hearts were once filled with sadness and hurt,
but God comforts us - on our knees we pray.
'Shaina' means beautiful
like our most precious memories of you.
Shaina, we dream of your perfect little face-
for you, our angel, no other name would do.
This is a poem I wrote for Shaina- Oct. 2001
It was published in the Salem, OR chapter of the Compassionate Friends newsletter- June 2002
*The definition of the name 'Shaina' does mean 'beautiful' according to my baby names books.
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