A Bright Shining Gem

"A poem I wrote for a friend who passed away to be recited at the funeral." -Jeannette Villatoro

A Bright Shining Gem

A bright shining gem
Dulled in this life
The sparkle and luster
So quiet these days

Then reflection weakens grief
And the memories become clear
Overtaking the sorrow
Each heart of ours share.

What a beautiful life!
Such a vigorous smile
What compassion and drive
That continues to beguile.

Her presence that harmonized
With joy and with love
She was a friend, a caregiver,
A beautiful white dove.

Oh Penny, We mourn you
Our souls ache in your shadow
This world without you
Is an unbearable battle.

Yet now a bold whisper
Begs us to recall
The happiness you radiated;
The glory before the fall.

We hope you’re at peace,
As we fumble to find it without you.
And never will we let the passing time
Diminish the wonderment about you.

We love you Penny.

In memory forever.


By Jeannette Villatoro
© 2008