The One Spoken With Tears...

I found this beautiful and poignant poem through my late-night Internet browsing. It triggered many memories of mom. I wish she were here right now so I could give her a hug and update her on the wedding plans...and tell her that Amanda and I will be closing on our house in a few weeks. It's a humbling thing in life to know that you can't always have what you want; when you want. I have so much to be thankful for right now - it's quite amazing actually how many great things I have in life (with a lot of things I don't even need that I wasted money on) - yet many times I wish I could give everything away just to see mom's smile and joy with all that's going on in my life.

In meantime, don't forget to hug your mom the next time you see her...

~KH

Do Not Cry

Do not cry for me, my dear…
My last wish is for you to
carry me with the breezes
when they swirl delicately
beneath the storms you’ll
gather amidst your spirit.

As rain pelts harshly against your heart,
let the soothing trickle calm your soul.
When you feel like you’re drowning,
lay down quietly and savour
the tranquillity of memories,
allow them to cleanse your pain.

I’ll speak to you through nature’s gifts
and I’ll never be far from your door.
When colourless clouds surround your mind,
I’ll paint them brightly with tones of love.
I’ll ask the birds who sing so sweetly
if I can borrow their voice
to remind you I haven’t gone far.

Every leaf or feather you see floating
is me, asking you not to cry.
Each pebble you see washed upon the shore
is your reminder that I didn’t die.
The rippling waters are my giggles
and the wave-tops are me saying hello.
Never forget how much I love you…

I’ll be here ‘till you ask me to go.

-Jennifer Margaret Mcphillips