Such a beautiful poem written by my adopted aunt, Helene Kelly. She was very close to us and was my mothers dearest long time friend.
The Blessing by Helene Kelly
“death, oh death! Where is thy sting?
Is a sad heart’s plaintive ring –
The panacea of all ill:
Of aches and pains- and broken will…
‘Tis slumber from which none can wake –
A blessing for each loved one’s sake
Who, in such loss, might grieve in vain
For the dead to rise again
which would be cruel, once life is lost –
But crueler still is love’s great cost!
The purest peace and rest are known
By those whose souls to G-d have flown…
Far above earth’s constant strike
To the blissful after-life!
Deah, ah death where is thy sting
of which, if able, the dead would sing!
Life’s Blessings by Ethan Bell
Sun shines birds are chirping sky never looked so blue
I know the earth is healing with every flower that blooms
In the mirror we see a reflection with every heart that feels neglected
Love will always find you
Life is a blessing no matter how the pot gets brewed
Dreams money can buy, but money will never save you