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Friday, June 16, 2017

From Pamela



Mother, my friend

from my birthing
to your passing

in the quiet hours
when time stills

lights dim --

I know your love
as it has always been
and thank you for
the gift of you.

Sleep peacefully
in the gentle silence
where we shall
one day
meet again

to honor love.




Pamela A. Lamppa 
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