Sanctuary

written by: artsydoll

The sky has never been so grey,

So dull

A ray of sunshine,

Shyly at first,

Then suddenly brazen,

Prods its way through the clouds

Leaving a golden shimmer

On the life below

So beautiful that it seems sorrowful

A ray of sunshine,

Perhaps a gilded pathway that you followed,

Clutching a one-way ticket to Heaven

Empyrean, a paradise,

Your place among the stars,

You will be received

With open arms

Your departure from this Earth was sudden

Untimely

Deeply missed,

You will forever be in the hearts

Of the many people whose lives you touched

You are an inspiration...

God bless you,

Rest in peace...

Author Notes: This is dedicated to my sister's

4th grade teacher, who fought a long, hard battle

with cancer and touched many lives. She will never

be forgotten. What did you think of this poem?

Please review! I appreciate it so much!

Thanks,

-artsydoll, '02