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TO VANESSA

Whispers so soft, nearly inaudible, drift ever closer,

And bring me to a dream-like state, where I am more receptive;

Tiny angels seem to float all around, calling me gently,

Sweetly calling to me; and for a moment, I can hear them;

For one brief second, I can feel them; in that instance, between

Two worlds, neither in one, or the other, I am aware, and

I am comforted, and uplifted; I am chosen to know,

To feel, to remember one: face so petite and delicate,

That the finest china cannot compare; miniature eyes,

Sightless as yet; tiny hands, fingers faintly curled around mine;

Soft, shell-like ears, which will never hear me speak; and yet I say,

"Grandma's sweet girl, our precious darling, Mommy's little angel;”

So feather-light, she rests on my hand, skin soft as rose petals,

More fragile than butterfly wings; her dainty lungs now breathless.

Tears glisten on my cheeks, my throat closes, my heart seems to break

Inside me; yet, as I pray, without any words, without thought,

I feel a peace steal over my soul; a love, so beautiful,

So indescribable, surrounds me, and draws me back, to hear

Faintly, yet resounding deep in my heart, "Grandma, I love you;

I will wait for you, Grandma; till you come here, to play with me."

susan

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