Not Far Away

I looked deep within my sister’s eyes today

and reached inside her soul...

I pulled and tugged at nature’s way

and said, not far away...

I know within my being,

my sister’s eyes though glazed...

can sense the world around her

she’s not that far away...

She’s standing at the entrance

the precipice, the door...

she’s searching for the key of life

to step outside once more...

It shows upon her face today

she’s aching to be free

It’s time my sister, you can see

you’re not that far away...

And now to speak the words we need

to say you’re back again...

relate the journey you’ve been on

with purpose and belief...

you’re not away,

 but here to stay

as we rejoice the day...

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Author's Note

written July 22, 2009
My sister passed away a few weeks later.
It would mean a lot to me if you would also read "Does She Hear" and "I Wept Today"
Thanks, Allen

Reviews

[Neva Flores Smith - Cha..]

this touched me deeply........Allen, please send me read requests for the other ones you mentioned here. I want to make sure I read them

[Sukriti Suki]

This touches the soul..

[Sunni Davis]

This is so beautiful. It brought me to tears.