Eternal Spirit

Six years stranded

Still falling 

I stand when I can

Still trying

To turn out what I'd planned

Ideas encouraged

Without doubt

She never failed

To believe

The possibilities

She endowed to me

Built of 

And by her

My body entire

She bequeathed 

To me 

Her fire

Luminous jewels

Drops of knowledge

She filled me with

Hope eternal 

Composed me of

The best she was

My mother is gone

She's been in ashes

For six years long

Because of her 

I am strong

I carry her spirit on

© A. Bougie (11/12/2006)