The Gold at the End of the Rainbow...

a birthday ode to one of the brightest stars of the W.C....

Smiles shine

From pixilated reality

Her heart beats loud enough

To warm the globe

She beautifies the earth

With gentle hands

Creating awe in a vacant lot

Leaving a piece of herself

In the ground

On a page

In a heart

Open doors

Drifting scents of home cooked care

Laughter of family, friends and neighbors

A simple smile

Gone supernova

In a world of dark deeds

This is why she was born

This day

Another harbor in the tempest

Another candle in the dark

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Author's Note

for those of us who know her, she's always been a listening ear, a smile in a world of strangers, and for recognition for someone who has always enlightened us...happy birthday Emma

Reviews

[emmajoy]

Oh Brad.. thank you so much .. what a wonderful poem, truly is and then all the messages from friends too .. you're all absolute darlings .. my heart's smiling full.

Sadly but not meant rudely I have to get out of here, sister, nieces and brother have organised a party for me, people due in twenty minutes ..

Everyone's welcome - bring your own chairs or be prepared to keep moving!

Love and hugs to great friends.. xx AND THANKS AGAIN, Bradley L.

[Enigma]

What a wonderful birthday gift. My belated birthday wishes to Emma. :)

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ahh..love her! that's so nice :)

[Arthur Henn]

What a wonderful tribute Bradley for a beautiful soul of a woman... Nicely done.

[KAREN]

Beautiful poem! And Emma is very lucky to have you as a friend, and so am I. Love the flow of the poem.

[KATHY SUE SILLS]

Great tribute to Emma!

[FireWoman]

What a sweet tribute. Your heart is showing again =)

[Kerry O'Connor]

This is one special lady!
Happy birthday Emma. Hope it is spent with all the ones you love.

[David W Moore III]

Very nice... did I hear a big, "awwwwwwwwwwww?" VEry nicely written about a very nice person.