JUAN


Last night he went
Does anyone know where
To the angels we all hope
In her arms they said goodbye

Tears in her heart
So young to pass
What words can help
Silence fills those around

They want to give love
Tenderness of the kind
She always gives
For her the giving comes easily

For her to accept love
To take a hug and not hide
Only with children
Will she take such love

In return she gives to them
Unconditionally
Juan has found a place in her heart
Nothing will fill that hole

Now empty except memories
Of love and joy
He called her Red
With a smile that told her welcome

Love does not leave with the passing of a child or friend
It stays within us as we still give
To those around us we remember
Sometimes crying, others laughing

Michael V Hechtman Copyright 2000