She is survived by her parents; siblings, Prince, Jazelle, Skylar and Mason; grandparents, Chris and Robin White and Dwayne Artonio Eugene Mayes, Sr.; great-grandparents, Annie White, Alcanesia Washington and Fannie Mayes. A host of aunts, uncles’ others relatives.
Born Still
Perfect!
And yet the beating of your heart was silent.
The breath of life from rosebud lips not felt.
Your silken lashes did not flutter
Unopened eyes never held our gaze.
The grasp of your small fingers still and without strength.
Your arms will never reach for us,
feet carry you to our embrace.
And we will never hear the music of your voice
Or know the sweet fragrance of your skin.
When did the tide of death steal you away?
If we could breathe our own life’s breath
Bequeath you minutes, days and years; we would.
But we are not the author or deliverer of life
We cannot solve the mystery of spirit and of soul
Or remove the shroud of death that holds you still
Sweet child whose life will only ever live
within our dreams
We speak your name upon the wind
and it is carried far away
But you remain imprinted on our hearts
Forever!
- by Tricia Richards -
