Going, Going, Gone

The sun faded,
we chanted as the last shining
piece disappeared underwater.

Mom led, cultivated
us as a tended garden,
valued relationships, welcomed
all with friendship, unselfishly
shared her wisdom
and taught by example.

She was rich in smiles and love,
told tall tales, then enjoyed
the laughter of others.
True wealth came from
her life's expressions,
not from accumulated coin.

Her vitality faded,
we chanted as the last shining
piece of life disappeared upward.