Jackie's Legacy

A loved one taken away much too soon from many

What can I say about Jackie

That people haven't already said?

Her laughter, her smile, the way that she loved

The memories will burn in our heads.

It saddens our hearts to lose such a soul

To know someone like her is quite rare

A mother, a leader, a friend and a wife

For some reason it doesn't seem fair.

God needed her more so he took her away

Of this we know for sure

For Heaven must have been one angel short

Of a loving heart so pure.

Jackie inspired so many of us

We were blessed to know her love

Now she'll be keeping an eye on us all

Next to God from the Heavens above.

Always in our memory

Jacqueline Suzanne Lewis

April 14, 1981 - March 5, 2014

Author's Note

A wonderful woman and leader

Reviews

[.Em.]

a great poem that was honest and pure. I loved the verb you used in the first stanza. it "burned" in my head a lingering heaviness of the life that i just learned of and that has now gone. my favorite line was "For Heaven must have been one angel short
Of a loving heart so pure." Such a beautiful way to call her a beautiful person. Thank you for sharing :)

[smurfett]

Thank you so much poet for your generous words. I appreciate your time to read it. Glad you liked it. She was a wonderful person and is missed by so many....=)

[Linda alexander]

Her laughter, her smile, the way that she loved
The memories will burn in our heads.
Sorry for your loss, beautiful tribute

[smurfett]

Thank you so much for the read and review

[Linda alexander]

You welcome, take care

[Sami Khalil]

So sorry for the loss. She left a lasting impression and effect on her special ones. A great tribute to her...:)...........

[smurfett]

Thank you so much for reading Sami. Yes she was an inspiration to so many. A loving person. Definitely one of God's angels!

[Sami Khalil]

Wow. You are welcome...:)..................

[MsJewel]

A beautiful tribute. I'm so sorry for your loss.

:) Julie

[smurfett]

Thank you Ms. Jewel for your read and kind words

[Kym Stith]

Sorrow flows through your beautiful poem. My heart aches for you all . Kym K.

[Coyote Poetry]

I'm sorry for your loss. We must remember the good people we have shared life and time with.
Coyote

[Baby Ricochet]

Sorry for your loss. This poem is a wonderful dedication to her.

[smurfett]

Thank you so much for taking the time to read. And thank you for your condolences

[Blue]

I love how you ended the poem in a positive note. I'm so sorry to hear about your loss, smurfett.

"Now she'll be keeping an eye on us all
Next to God from the Heavens above."

Indeed. Indeed.

[smurfett]

Thank you so much for the read and review. She will definitely be missed.

[A. Amos]

Wonderful tribute in a elegant poetrical way, good job my friend

[smurfett]

Thanks for reading my friend. It was not easy to write...but I'm satisfied with the outcome. Thanks for your kind words