The Monarch
Jessi Hersey
A single Monarch butterfly
floats so-silent-soft to earth;
carried by the breeze
to land on my outstretched hand.
Gazing at the majestic painted wings,
I am consumed by memories:
of releasing Monarchs in remembrance of
your free spirit,
and of the one butterfly
that would not leave, clinging to me.
"That's My Angel!"
Mom had said.
I blink, and no longer see the insect,
but your face, the
angelic features that I have missed.
You smile at me,
warm brown eyes all aglow,
and I can't help but smile in return.
Looking up, I find myself
not in my world,
but in yours:
a world of indescribable and unimaginable beauty.
Your small, warm hand grasps mine,
pulling me down a path
lined by glittering butterflies.
"Follow me!"
I do, and on the way we talk,
me of home,
and you of Heaven.
Being around you after all this time
becomes too much, though,
and tears blur my vision, threatening to spill.
You smile up at me,
"Please don't cry"
and I see that you are near to tears yourself.
Always the protective one,
I manage to stay my tears
and throw my arms around your tiny frame.
"I thought I'd never see you again,"
my voice is barely a whisper.
You look me straight in the eye.
"I'll never leave you," you promise.
"Never!"
Looking farther down the path,
I spot a door of light,
shimmering gloriously ahead.
"What is that?" I ask you.
Smiling still, you reply:
"That is where I live,
where I must go."
And in a flash of light, you are through the door,
and I know I cannot cross with you.
I don't belong here.
All of a sudden, I'm back where I started,
the Monarch gracefully fluttering
upward, circling my head
before disappearing into the sky above.
"Why couldn't you just stay here?" I ask,
although I already know the answer.
You were not meant to live here on Earth,
just as I could not follow you into Heaven.
Remembering your promise, I smile to myself.
Some day, I will pass through that door,
but not today.
THANK YOU FOR ALL THE CANDLES, TRIBUTES AND PICTURES YOU LEAVE FOR MY ANGELS. IT MEANS SO MUCH TO ME. I DON'T KNOW WHERE I WOULD BE WITHOUT ALL YOUR LOVE AND SUPPORT. GOD BLESS YOU. HAVE A WONDERFUL WEEKEND. ALL MY LOVE GLORIA AND MY BEAUTIFUL ANGEL ANTHONY XOXO
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| GLORIA ANTHONY SHALLO'S MOM | THE MONARCH | March 19, 2010 |
| Mama od anđela M.Blekic | Za mamu od Patricka | March 18, 2010 |
Draga mama od anđela Patrick Christian, zao mi je sto se upoznajemo na ovaj nacin, cak ni jezik ne znam, ja vas a vi moj. Na svu nasu zalost povezuje nas bol za nasim anđelima, koji su nas prerano napustili. Najljepsa Vam hvala za svaku svijecu koju ste zapalili za mog Milu. Neka Vam dragi Bog da snagu da mozete nositi svoj teski kriz. Veliki pozdrav iz Hercegovine, a nasim anđelima neka dragi Bog da vjecnu svjetlost u svom Domu. Zora Blekic, mama od Mile.
| Louis (Dad of Chantel Steyn) | Thank You | March 17, 2010 |
| Lupe Lopez ~Gabe's mom~ | Your friendship is a gift from God | March 17, 2010 |
It's been a long time since I've been online, so much going on;
Keeping you and your precious Patrick in my prayers.
Thank you for lighting candles for my Gabriel.
I'm sure Gabe and Patrick are good friends.
Gisele, you have a beautiful Angel.
Sending you a million hugs. God bless you.
| Mom | HAPPY ST. PATRICK'S DAY TO EVERYONE! | March 17, 2010 |
WISHING ALL THE WONDERFUL VISITORS,
THE CARING BEREAVED PARENTS AND THEIR SWEET ANGELS A VERY BLESSED,
HAPPY ST. PATRICK'S DAY!
LOVE, ANGEL PATRICK CHRISTIAN AND MOM.
| CATHY~MOM OF DAVID GIRAUD | FOR PADDY'S DAY~LUV U | March 17, 2010 |
| mom 2 Waylon Kitchens | Blessings 2 U | March 17, 2010 |
May your skies forever be blue,
and may your stars forever shine true.
May the kiss of the sun protect you from cold,
and light up your way, with fingers of gold.
May the kiss of the moon lull you softly to sleep,
bringing lots of dreams, ever gentle and sweet.
And may your stars forever shine true,
casting silvery magic on all that you do!!
This is my blessing for YOU!!!
Happy St. Patrick's Day
| F/ever Family to Angel V.Borg | Happy St.Patrick's Day Angel | March 17, 2010 |
May God give You....
For every storm a rainbow
For every tear a smile
For every care a promise
And a Blessing in each trial.
For every problem life sends
A faithful friend to share
For every sigh a sweet song
And an answer for each Prayer
Love
from
Vanessa Family
| Mom | HAPPY ST. PATRICK DAY PATRICK | March 16, 2010 |
WISHING MY SWEET ANGEL PATRICK A
VERY BLESSED, HAPPY ST. PATRICK DAY!
I LOVE YOU. I MISS YOU. I NEED YOU.
| Dianne/mom of Nicholas White | Thank You for Your Loving Support! | March 15, 2010 |
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