HAPPY BIRTHDAY BEAR

09.15.2014

Happy Birthday, Bear

Are there birthdays in heaven?

I hope there is cake

September Fifteen

On that day I fell in love

With a baby boy

He was overcooked

With a banana-shaped head

True love at first sight

Curly hair, eyes bright

Perfect little boy body

And a heart of gold

Best friend was a ball

He was never far from one

And his daddy too

Always protective

Little kids grabbed his hands and

Hung like chimps on trees

Adored his 'Jul-Jul'

Petite sister's armored knight

His smile, her safety

Justin, my angel

Encircled me with his hugs

And kissed on the lips

Lived to play baseball

Led teams with passion and skill

And, he loved fishing

He was my sweet boy

With tenderness in his heart

For every creature

I wish I had known

The depth of his hurting soul

But it was too late

November Fourteen

Of his twentieth chapter

Grown up young man died

Seven years later

World says I'll mourn forever

Is grief all there is?

Because if it is

Maybe I have forgotten

What is it to mourn?

Mourning is mortal

Justin lives in my spirit

Always in my heart

Essence comes from God

Transcending death's sting

I feel his presence

Always in my heart

Memories of him bring joy

I simply feel peace