For Nikki

 

Nikki

you were beautiful

and so young

in your dying

 

Nikki

you were loved

by those who

shared your hopes

and greatest fears

 

and now share

sweet sad fondest

tears

 

Nikki

you were beautiful

your mother cries

with me

 

your son will grow

and he will know

your love from us

who loved you so

 

Nikki

you were beautiful

and so young

in your dying

 

 

© Mark Shepherd

www.dashpoetry.com