Saturday, September 24, 2011

I Wear His Lei

(To My Father)

I hear him saying,
"My child, through praying
     The waters of the sea of doubt
     Will part to let you safely through;
     Your soul will hear the silent shout
Of April crying,
'There is no dying,
     For death is but life's messenger.'
     I weave this lei of hope for you
     To ever wear." Though tears may blur
My eyes, his weaving
Illumes my grieving.