The Rainbow

by LC Simpson
 

Mother sent me a rainbow.

The brightest I’ve ever seen.

Each color clear and crisp

Against an angry blue gray sky.

A gift of hope after a violent storm,

A message of peace amidst overwhelming grief.

 

She visited in my dreams

To comfort me in my desolation,

Beautiful, young and strong

As I remembered her long ago,

Wrapping me in her arms,

Surrounding me with her love.

 

When I asked for help with Daddy,

She sent me the answer.

Gently nudging us into a shared experience,

Showing me that we are each others greatest comfort.

She saved his life and in that,

Saved me from another broken heart.

 

Mother sent me a rainbow,

Like a hug from beyond the veil.

A promise that she’ll never leave me

Alone to cope with this world,

A promise that she will be waiting for me

No matter how long it takes.

 

LC Simpson 2003

 

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