23 Apr My Ode to Maria Kirsten
Dear Enigmatic Maria
I did not know you
But I did
So much in common
But with the syncing of time
Paths did not cross
I am so sad
For you Maria
For your family Maria
For your community Maria
For me Maria
Who did not reach out
Well I did
But I didn’t
I regret
Yes I do
Yes yes I do
You were and are a special one
One who flew high
Who aspired
Who sought knowledge
Who wanted
You created
You inspired
You included
So many years ago
I first heard reference to you
Why did I take so long
To never connect with you
Sad oh so sad
And we had never met
In human form
But I know you
Oh I know you
I love you
I am in awe of you
The human you were
The spirit you are.
I wish I had known you Maria
I wish I had connected with more
Than just the random
‘Reply’ or ‘Comment’ on Facebook or Instagram
Sad oh so sad
And yet
Today
This afternoon in fact
I looked to the sky
And saw
Your most magnificent sunset
And I felt
I knew
It was just for you
Just for us
Those who remain
A reminder
Of your beauteous soul
In heaven now
But remembered
So well
Sad oh so sad
Wishing for what wasn’t
Times never had.