To Christina...

A tribute to Christina May Shanaberg, who passed from this Earth on June 8, 2012. Her kind presence is missed.

Christina: your heart shimmered upon each write
WritersCafe was where your gift as a writer soared bright
Delighted in reading pieces of the soul
 Though in your health you shined not full

I remember the times you graced my site
You loved the pieces I weaved with light
Nature and writings holding life's pain and love
You were a friend touched by the breeze of a dove

On June 8, 2012 you passed from this cold Earth
Where tragedies plague which should never find birth
Now you're in the healing cradle of a land golden bright
Where angels soothe away the sorrows of night

Reviews

[zainul]

The wonderfully written poem and the accompanying reviews introduced me to Christina. The honor given to her by Eric is an exemplary work.She is surely be honored foe her deed.
The emotion and passion for Christina bloomed like a fragrant flower of the paradise.
Let's pray for the eternal peace of Christina.

[An owl on the moon]

Your words tenderly brought precious Christina's life to wondrous clarity, though her passing took my breath away... my heart ached to know she was gone. Thank you for sharing something so personal and moving about one of our own who was and is a treasure... now in the arms of the angels.

[Coyote Poetry]

I didn't know Christina had passed away. She was a good friend on this site for me. Thank you for sharing the poem for a wonderful woman. We need to keep her memory alive. Thank you Eric for the poem.
Coyote

[Coyote Song]

This is a wonderful, heartfelt tribute to Christina. Full of love and compassion. This is very well written, the rhyming is excellent. It's like a piece of magic, a gem really. You did an extraordinary job on this poem.