All Things Left Undone
You left before spring
house cleaning was done.
Or kissing your family one
more time.
Before your patients
were all cured.
Or seeing that sunset
in
Visiting
Or rendering that next
crop of pomegranates into jelly.
Or reading the next
book on your reading list.
All Things Left
Your true love, Jim, who
just wants
to touch your hand one
more time.
And Brandi and Shawn, who
now form the center
and still look to you for
strength.
And Connor, Emma, Henry,
and William who will
know you through our
stories.
We have the images of
your courage
as you prepared us for
your departure.
Your soothing words
when we cried for you.
In our hurt at the loss
of your undying love.
All Things
You inspire us to rise
up our songs
and prayers for the future.
For family and friends who are whole because
of you.
Your presence will
always be in our hearts.
All
The memories of you we
will cherish, Linda.
Be at peace.