I walked
on the beach
sadness
my tow
I chanted
with the wind
Nam Yo Ho Renge Kyo
I prayed
for your peace
along with
my strength
It’s hard
to get through
with you
and mom
in past tense
One day
at a time
is the mantra
I’ve heard
but life
is so
lonely
now that
I am
one and
only
Within
the sound
a longing
abound
For a sign
“please,
show me
you are
still around.”
In one
breath
and a step
I looked
at the
ground
not one
but two
perfect
hearts
is what
I found
I left them
there
perhaps
to share
a lesson
of love
from my
sister,
so rare
No need
to possess
things of
the earth
They are
not the
barometer
of what
we are
worth
I was
given
an answer
no more
need to ask
Living
my life
for this
moment
is clearly
my task
The pain
of missing
is hard
to endure
but today
I am
grateful
for our
time
that was
pure
You showed
me the
way
were more
brave
than I
can say
As when
time was
near
you
faced
every
fear
A simple
Buddhist life
complex
in its strife
You were
a daughter,
a sister,
a friend,
and a wife
There’ll be
no fame
attached to
your name
but be assured
those who
knew you
will never
be the same
Despite my fog
I have come
to see
the valued
hearts
are the
ones you
opened
within them
and in me
Although
this life
has been put
to its rest
I know
both of us
were put
to a test
As it turns
out we
also were
blessed
We found
in each
other
only
the best
I hope
your final
words will
someday
come true
so that
once again
I will
be able
to see you
But for
now
I must
accept
that you
are free
You’ve left
a sweet,
and genuine
inspiring
legacy
Lea Spiegler says
I am so moved by your words and photographs, Debbie. I shared it with my facebook friends. Lea
Debra Pinckney says
Although I am seeing your post for the first time, a year late, I am very appreciative of your sensitive response. Thank you, Lea !