Reminiscing on our Reunion…

My Mommy,
seven was too soon
for you to leave my life…
you left my life
leaving me to stumble through the years
- a lost little life
but on every special occasion
I wondered what it would be like if you were there…
Wished you could have held
the miracles God gave me
- your granddaughter and grandson…
seen your tear-stained smile glistening in your green eyes...
I’m so privileged to spend time with
my daughter and granddaughter
almost everyday
and it reminds me of that Monday morning
of my birthday
when my Oumatjie came over
with a pretty pink dress she made for me
- I can still hear and feel the love in that moment
wrapped up in a warm bubble
but that bubble burst!
-My small hands scrambled around
searching to find the pieces to patch it together
after my Daddy said you left on your long journey
- I always believed you were coming home
- but You were Home.
I have been so blessed to live the life
you never lived
blessed with a daughter and a son
- a granddaughter
and a grandson growing
strong in my daughter’s womb...
blessed indeed.
I will wait for our reunion to look into
your love-filled green eyes again
and as your and my Oumatjie’s
soft arms surround me
and my precious ones
I am sure I will smell the scent of 4711
and feel daisies dancing in my heart
as we dance with Daddy
in our Heavenly Father's presence.
The memory of you will always be my private present.

—
Brenda.ps23©