For Jentle

This is my gift to Jen, her family, and friends. A memorial of Jen’s life, smile, intelligence, and beauty.

The waning clouds and distant rumble
moistened earth drips gleaming green
your troubled soul sought out this moment
dreams of summer rain and sauna sweat

Roots reach out, seek love and strength
your favor gained, immovable and tight
offered shelter in respite and yearning
for the day when heartaches cease

My eyes tire, besieged in mourning
but your smile disarms conspiracy
and this is how you’re remembered
alive and open to the earth and sky

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