Oh, how the heavens must look on world candle lighting day
The billions of tiny flames, lit by those grieving
Small lights flickering towards the sky, waving to you,
As a symbol that we remember, our love is eternal.
Do you see it?
Do you gather there, like we do here,
As we look up, are you looking down?
As we stand by the little light of love,
Do you see the tears, the pain, the emptiness we feel?
Does the candle bring that message with it,
Because that is part of it; you are missed.
Do you feel the warmth from the light of this candle,
Like the warmth of the love, we have for you
That grief cannot take away
Does its scent bring memories to you of our times together?
This candle, this small beacon, sending a message to you
In its flame, of hope that we will continue to share life
In some other, estranged but meaningful way
We will still have moments together,
There will be laughter, amongst the tears.
I believe you see the lighted candles,
The message is received, and you reply to us,
With your own candle, lit from where you are,
We see as the twinkling of the stars
Which send a message of assurance,
“Mama, we will always be connected”
Beautiful.
beautifully said Janica. thinking of our anazing, loving boys.
xo
Thank you. Yes, are we not lucky to be their mothers!