formed in the secret
of your mothers womb
loved and known,
prepared for, longed for,
hoped for,
and dreamed of,
yet we hardly knew you
before you were gone
and a part of our hearts
goes with you,
and you will remain in our hearts,
precious child,
daughter and sister,
grandchild and niece,
God-child, and friend's child,
loved and known
before you even came to be,
go safely,
go gently,
go in peace
to the everlasting arms
where we will meet again,
and our tears
will be wiped away
as we are loved
and known...
