Our Light Poem by Kathryn BecknerOssman

You were the light
That shown so bright
An essence so alive
On which we all thrived

A heart so giving
A soul always forgiving
The chosen ones are few
One of them was you

This test you took seriously
Every step ambitiously
A music and dance pioneer
Always humble, truly sincere

All the gifts God bestowed on you
You did your best to see it through
The suffering of both animal and child
Helped ease their pain, if only for a while

Now your gone, the world is less bright
For an entire generation, you were the light
We truly rejoice that you are at peace
So up to heaven, our love, we release