TO MOM
 

On gentle and loving wings,
You gave me life and taught me things...
You gave me my love for all mankind,
You gave me the knowledge to know my own mind.
You gave me a family full of caring and love,
You were my "Angel" sent from above.
Now you are an Angel in your new "place"
Still full of love and incredible grace.
Thank you Mom, for all you have done...
Given me my sisters, my brother, my son.
We all love you dearly and miss you so much,
But I still see your smile, feel your warm gentle touch.
So I know you're still here in a "different way"
Without the pain and the suffering day after day.
The body is gone, but your soul lives still,
I talked to you yesterday up on the hill.
While standing there looking, a voice was heard,
"Your souls are free, so fly like a bird."
We looked at each other, you took my hand,
Off we went to a whole new land.
I awake sometimes thinking of you,
But it's easier now -- I don't get so blue.
I manage to go on with my work and my play
I know now... you're not far away.
On gentle and loving wings,
You still give me love and teach me things.
                         author Lady in Black