Heart is heavy with grief
Emotional surge floods at the strangest times
Cries are silent
Discovering an unusual imbalance
At times guilt for something I missed
Too wrapped up in my own mind
At others a relief knowing that
The pain of her broken heart has
Surely mended
For they are reunited
I'm definitely one of the lucky ones
I see their guiding light
They visit my dreams in various forms
Feeling safe + secure enveloped
In their light so bright
Looking back at the days gone by
I realize it's not yet two months
Since my sweet Spartan Mom has passed
She was a warrior queen who shared her love
Of everyone
Welcomed all walks of life into her home
Spreading her love ensuring they were taken care of
Food, drink all the comforts
Mom + Dad were well suited
Always present to those who needed someone
When they hit rock bottom
Our homes as I was growing up
Filled to the rafters with all living beings
Enveloped in their warm love glow
Humans, dogs, birds, fish
For each and every one of them
Mom would create their special dish
Dad would build a safe haven
Sitting looking out of the window
Staring at the cherry tree they planted in the back yard
Smiling realizing all the human beings that entered
+ were provided a temporary new beginning
My parents provided from their hearts and souls
Their expectations of kindness in return
Dad would often say to me:
Everyone + their buddy will show up in good times
All disappear when at rock bottom
It's there when humans/ living beings
Feel lost + forlorn
Kindness was never weakness in our home
I realize it was a chance to
Make them stronger
Reborn
Reach up to touch my wet face
Understanding the tears streaming
Easing my heart with comfort in its place
Even as I'm crying
Equally I am smiling
Noting with my chosen parents
I am truly the lucky one
~Divine