Stargazer

***  Mom always loved Lillies.  Her casket was covered with a large, beautiful bouquet of stargazer lillies.  Knowing Mom, I was struck with the comparison.  I dried some of the stargazer lillies and wrote this poem. 

Stargazer

In Memory of my Mom, Erma F. Andersen    (1923-1997)

     From your birth you seemed to  gaze upward to the stars, knowing where you came from and  your purpose here below.

    And you, following after heaven's light, generously shared your sparkle with all within the reach of your glow.

     With your love for life you made our lives brighter

     With great faith in eternity, we cling to hope tighter

      Your gentle touch warmed us as stars from above

      Yes, you were a vessel that carried God's love

   Now we gaze upward to the stars, knowing that your view from above is complete, and your gaze is now resting on us.

   And we, following after your beautiful light, must generously share heaven's brightness of hope.