On a day most Wondrous and New,
a Beautiful Boy was born into the arms of his Loving Mother.
His night sky eyes gazed up at her,
with a Transcendent Peace.
Only one just arrived from the Spirit World
could possibly know.
Smiling down at him, her own softened with joy,
she held him close,
and felt his warm breath mix with hers.
Surrounded by love, he spent his days playing in the sun.
He learned the stars and the ways of the moon,
to walk the land in honor.
His ancestors from all directions,
watched from beyond, they knew.
This Boy, this Beautiful Boy,
could not shield himself
from the woes of the world,
and the pressing weight of his own shadows.
This Boy, this Beautiful Boy,
grew into a strong young man.
For his friends and family, he showed kindness and courage.
He shared love, laughter, and waved his fist in the air with bold defiance.
This Man, this Beautiful Man,
unable to rise from lasting sorrows.
This Man, this Beautiful Man,
could no longer carry the burden of grief.
And so he chose to leave.
Now this Mama, this Loving Heartbroken Mama,
remembers his night sky eyes.
She knows he is once again filled with a Transcendent Peace.
Only one just returned to the Spirit World,
could possibly know.
For Ben,
In Loving Remembrance
In Loving Remembrance
~Raven
