Our Dear Beloved One Poem by Sandra Hillawi

I look at you
Into your eyes that once were full of life
I look at you
Into your heart that used to shine so bright
Your love your laugh your song
That brought us joy, where has it gone
Have we lost you, our dear beloved one


Chorus
Young bright creative spirit
All the ways of life to learn
Tossed in seas of stormy weather
Misread the signs, took a wrong turn


And now your life
Must go more gently so your heart can start to heal
Til the numbness
That protects you starts to lift and let you feel
And with patience till that time
We'll love and wait to see the sign
Please come back to us our dear beloved one


Young bright creative spirit
All the ways of life to learn
Tossed in seas of stormy weather
Misread the signs, took a wrong turn


And then one day
You wake and find the veil has lifted from your mind
A gentle smile
Lights up your face as now you leave that lonely place
You look around and hear a cheer
Of joy and love from those who are near
Welcome back to us, our dear beloved one


Young bright creative spirit
Still the ways of life to learn
No more days of stormy weather
Now the sun shall have its turn


I look at you
Into your eyes once again so full of life
I look at you
Into your heart, you're back, and shining ever bright
Your love your laugh your song
That brings us joy, alive and strong
Now you're back with us, our dear beloved one

Gosport 24 March 2012