Candle In The Darkness Poem by RoseAnn V. Shawiak

Darling, you have left me now in the throes of death, un-
willingly, yes, but gone just the same, leaving me with
your heart held in mine.

Your untiring strength and love for me, a faith that you
always carried like a candle into the darkness, thinking
of you gives me hope and I cherish these thoughts.

That one day we will be together in another space, another
horizon in life and I hold onto this vision of us now, yet
I must continue to live and be with family.

Carrying on your traditions so they will not have been in
vain, your love and total personality still held within
each of us.

Your goodness and hope always a beacon for them and others
to follow even though you are no longer here with any of
us, your candle will forever burn in our hearts and minds.