12 January 2011

Sean

It is over now.
The last labored breath has been taken in this dusty place.
Strong hands that smoothed wood and fashioned furniture
that delivered important missiles to people far and wide
that led a son to the bus
threw a frisbee
tickled a small belly
caressed the love of his life
Now rest in the warm grasp of the One who knows him best.
Arms that heaved loads
embraced tearful blonde boys,
spun a laughing wife around the kitchen
eased others' pain
Now encircle a mother, loved ones unmet, a joyful Father.
Eyes that twinkled with warmth
Looked upon people with understanding
Shined with conviction and faith
Glowed with love and deep joy
that saw a need and quickly met it
Now reflect a landscape unimagined, colors unseen, the smile of Love itself.
A man who gave all to those he loved. Now has it all.

2 comments:

Mel said...

Beautifully said. I bet it doesn't even begin to describe him. We are praying for you and for his family.

Jennifer said...

Thank you. Beautiful, beautiful.