An
Open Heart
(Terri
L. Onorato)
Just when you know
you need it most
feeling lost, sad
and alone,
she wraps her paws
around your heart
and hugs your aching
soul.
She reminds you
how it used to be
when you shared
each passing day
and with gentle
touch of whispered wings
she wipes your tears
away.
If you listen closely
she will thank you
for the gift
in which you sacrificed
your heart
so that she may
go to Rainbow Bridge.
When you feel a
flutter on your skin,
a tender nudge within
your palm
close your eyes
and share with her
the angelic, tranquil
calm.
Should you give
to her your open heart
the healing will
begin
and upon a new plateau
you'll find
your best friend
once again.
Just when you know
you need it most
she'll unselfishly
abide
if you offer her
a path that's paved
with an open heart
and mind.
(Copyright 1997
by Terri Onorato. All Rights Reserved.)
Shadows
(Terri
L. Onorato)
She bounds one leap
in front of me
from somewhere far
beyond my reach,
her shadow gray
with hints of white
whispered breeze
of angel flight.
Toward an everlasting
life
her shadow swift,
like angels fly,
the essence of her
soul ignites
as she passes through
the other side.
Into the mist she
disappears
and leaves with
me a song so clear,
as harps resound
and trumpets ring
her shadow flies
on angel wings.
(Copyright 1997
by Terri Onorato. All Rights Reserved.)
This
Tender Path
(Terri
Onorato)
There was a time
not long ago
I couldn't feel
you near,
I'd cry myself to
sleep at night
and watch dawn break
through tears.
Encased in pain
and sorrow
I couldn't plainly
see
the essence of your
precious soul
awaiting me so patiently.
I searched my heart
with restless speed
but the desperate
pace I'd set
caused a shroud
to camouflage
the loving signs
you sent.
In your own angelic
way
you stilled my hurried
quest
to reaffirm the
love we shared
and put my fears
to rest.
You let me know
it mattered not
our length of time
together,
for time can't measure
what we had
nor can our bond
it sever.
Learning kindness
and compassion
I walk this tender
path with care
in the knowledge
that your love lives on
through the common
bond we share.
I don't take this
message lightly
and the purpose
is not lost
give back the love
that's paved upon
this tender path
I walk.
(Copyright 1997
by Terri Onorato.
All Rights Reserved.)