A Tribute to Alyce Joyce (Sally)
To every life there comes a time
To let go of things we love
Opening the hands that hold
Giving the freedom longed for
Heavy hearts remain behind
Filled with sorrow at the loss
Filled with love that survives
Filled with hope of reuniting
Sometimes a life grows long
The valiant spirit begins to tire
The dreams of youth passed by
Now only wishing to go home
We living mourn the passing
Losing a part of our hearts
Feeling an empty place form
This we must let go as well
Hollows have a purpose also
They are a place to be filled
They are there to hold close
Keeping precious memories
Fill your heart with happiness
Let it wash the sorrow from you
Until only the joy of life remains
Knowing they will never leave
Tired and weary is the spirit
Seeking to finally have peace
Rest well with your Maker
Find your place at last, Dear Soul
Thank you for your living
Making the world sweeter
Because you shared your heart
To those who needed you
May you find your Rest and Peace in Paradise.
"Hollows have a purpose..they are a place to be filled...(with) precious memories"...this is a concept I've never encountered, as far as I know. The image of this is quite incredible.
ReplyDeleteThe next stanza struck me powerfully as well: "Let (the happiness) wash the sorry from you until only the joy of life remains (i.e., "Knowing they will never leave").
Today she touches people she never knew with this poem, making her life, and now her rest, a wonder - full of sweet sharing, per your words.