
(Memories in her last summer of life)
On a cliff I sit. I spy
A vision shaping the sand
Into castles. One small hand
Waves love to me. She calls, Hi!
A small child, a girl, long hair
Swirling in the summer breeze,
Gathers seashells that will please
Her Dad: Jewels for him to share.
My joyful vision of blue
Against blue, Carefully picks
Starfish from the driftwood sticks:
I love, Dad, to share with you.
The chair rocking, she and I
Study the first evening star,
That glorious light afar
Off in the heavenly sky.
On a cliff I sit. I spy
A vision shaping the sand
Into castles. One small hand
Waves love to me. She sobs, Bye!