MOM

Mom-March 15, 2012 –Hilda Schiffres

She left a year ago

I shocked myself and the misery

Out of my heart

Harder then dying

To live that night

But now I have to let her go

I can’t hold the pain anymore

It wouldn’t be fair

Someone said she’s in a better place

What does that mean

Is she shaking up heaven

Arguing with the angels

Or just sipping wine

Most likely doing charity as was her way

And my legacy

One day here

One second gone

Don’t be sorry for our loss

Be happy for heaven’s gain  

Her spirit

Dancing in heaven

Enjoy eternity

You earned it

You touched so many

With humor and warmth

Dance with the angels

The floor is yours

So we take leave

But not your soul

Dance with Dad

And laugh with your friends and kin  

A step-child of the holocaust

That turned out right

What a night

When you took that train

No mistake

Your welcome there

With love