This birthday find me
where the dragonfly meets
with the enchanting moon
on spun threads of gold
under willow limbs,
where crickets and frogs play.
I'll blow kisses to the stars in hopes
you'll feel that my love for you
is just as vast
as when you were here
waiting to blow out the candles
Before I had to sing to you in Heaven.
Alice J. Wisler is the award-winning author of six novels (the most recent being Under the Silk Hibiscus), all pertaining to grief and loss. Her new devotional, Getting Out of Bed in the Morning: Reflections of Comfort in Heartache, is a companion through grief. In memory of her son Daniel, she designs many products, including tote bags and bereavement cards. She teaches Writing the Heartache workshops and Journey through Life's Losses workshops, both online and at conferences across the country. Visit her website for more information.
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