Letter To My Grandma

Darling Grandma,

If I were home, this would be the time I'd sit by your resting place and tell you all I have to say, and probably sing to you. I am not home and neither are you but, I know you can hear me as I write these words. I miss you so much and I see your face smiling at me while my heart skips non-stop. I am blessed because you are my grandma, blessed even more because you became my angel when you transitioned.

So today, I imagine that there's a party for you in heaven as the angels celebrate with you on your anniversary. I imagine that were it possible, the lights in heaven are shining brighter to commemorate your day. I imagine that the hosts of angels are gathered around you, and that their songs are even sweeter than any melody I can imagine. Above all, I imagine that you are very happy and that your soprano rings out the sweetest of all when you give your solo of gratitude to God.

I am joyful today because:

I heard a song once sang

By angels on high

Their voices with the spirit rang

The sweet melodies of thine

I love you grandma. Sing on!

Six Quatrains and A Quintet

Quatrain One

Chicago, my Chicago. Oh, how I love thee

From north to south, even east or west

Winds, rain, snow, and shine

Thine temperament none can predict

Quatrain Two

Under simmering heat their votes they cast

To enact change that is possible

But morning dawned with the reality

That change to some is not to be

Quatrain Three

When you look and I'm no longer there

Smile and remember when I said

I am here, I'm always here

I'm with you forever my beloved

Quatrain Four

Do you see the glint in my eyes?

Do you see the beginnings of my smile?

Do you hear the soft sounds of my laughter?

I am happy because you're here

Quatrain Five

In my sleep I heard your voice

Whispering do not be afraid

I awake knowing that I fully rest

In the tapestry of your love

Quatrain Six

Behind the shyness and the smile

Shines the soul without guile

I see it, therefore I see you

Never fear, for I know who you are

 Quintet

So wild, so free, and so bold

Walls rose in restraint of you

But your light they could not hide

So, fly! Fly unbridled

For so it is your nature to do

 ---Amy Akomas