"Breath"

With your first breath you were welcomed
In to this life
By a mother who loves you
And a father who will always hold you tight
With another breath you sighed
At true love’s first kiss
And breathed life into
Two wonderful kids
Your heart was big, filled with compassion
And love
A gift we all know came from
Our big breath of life above
You were always eager
To lend a helping hand
For your family, neighbors, stranger
Or a friend
Despite your hardships
Your faith has shown through
The 7th floor ICU and your entire family
Have seen what God can do
With many breaths we wept with you
Through your battle against cancer
Sending a loud breath to heaven
Because we don’t have the answers
One harmonious breath kept you company
In the last hours
Perhaps it was us who needed
Its comforting powers
And with life’s last breath
Into God’s open arms you fly
Where happiness is endless
Sickness disappears
Pain ends
And there are no more tears to cry.


E. Jones ©2007

**In loving memory of Richard A. Bell**
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