My Mother's Temple
Tread Carefully here...
Gifts
The gifts you gave me were large and small.
They were simple and complicated.
You gave the best, always, and now that you are leaving me,
Let me pause a moment to remember each and every one...
To Tiki you gave your wonderful sense of responsibility.
It is to her we turn when we need.
In her we shall find your deep wisdom, and your strong shoulder
upon which to lean.
To Ann you gave your gift of laughter.
It is in her very spirit you shall remain, always there.
In the tinkling sound of her joy, we shall
her the smooth caress of your voice.
To Tim you gave your creativity.
Through his hands, your world will live.
When we look to him, we shall see
your beauty as only a son's love can see it.
And to me, Momma, you gave your rebllious nature.
It is through me that your dreams came to life.
And it is through me that you shall always live,
Through the words I shall write,
and the dreams I shall dream....
It is the gift we shall give to you....
jenni angevine, 1997