One year ago, we said goodbye
To fifteen of our own
And while we stop to question why
We know we’re not alone
These angels were neighbors on earth
Who gave all they could bear
And for that, we shall grant them worth
Forever in our prayers.

One year ago, we stood in tears
We bowed our heads and paused
For those who gave so many years
To the plant and its cause
When we look now, upon the blue
We cannot help but stare
In honor of the friends we knew
Held always in our prayers.

One year ago, we said goodbye
To fifteen valiant souls
Whose spirits are now flying high
Within the Lord’s Control
These angels left their legacy
For all of us to share
And so, we’ll hold their memory
Forever in our prayers.

© 2006 – Jill Eisnaugle’s Poetry Collection