In Loving Memory

Your lilac silhouette
Appears before me
In the dark times
Of discontent
Smooth strands of
White gold hair whisper
Across my palm
And your tuneful
Laughter lingers still
To remind me
Of your guidance
Your protection
From beyond the grave
Thank you dear cousin
Treasured eternally
In this clumsy soul
Shared forever with yours
Though we were parted
Much too soon