Before you I was broken, frail and afraid.
Not willing to trust, to vibe, longing for the grave.
I was so sad, no light did I see. But then there was you, who through loving eyes really saw me.
Your voice, so full of kindness and love, like a warm subtle wind from the sky above.
You cared so much without malice or force. But firmly and fairly, that was your way of course.
You showed me new things about the me inside. How to listen to my conscience and let it be my guide.
So let our minds now take us to beautiful memories of her, old times and places. Hold on tight and wait for the day when God will gladly wipe the tears from our eyes.
So glad for the time you were here with me, wonderful and true. Because I would never know unconditional love Before You.
Tonya is a participant in the “Express Yourself” workshop at the Interfaith Works Empowerment Center, Progress Place, Silver Spring, Maryland.
