| This is one of my favorite poems. This poem will remain on my website in honor of Connie. |
Beauty of a Rainbow
I saw a rainbow yesterday.
It made me think of you.
It made me look up to Heaven
and whisper ‘I love you’.
The colors stood out brilliantly
against the darkened sky.
I felt the tears begin to build
but heard you say “Don’t cry”.
It reminded me of your fight
and the courage you showed.
Despite your pain and suffering,
a loving smile still glowed.
Your faith in God never wavered.
You let Him take you Home.
Although I will miss your presence,
I know you’re not alone.
I know you’re in a peaceful world –
no suffering or pain.
The great blessing of knowing you
was certainly my gain.
You taught about human spirit –
compassion, strength and love.
I learned about true character
and see grace in a dove.
Because of you, I see sunshine
on a dull, rainy day.
You taught to see beyond dark clouds
if you look the right way.
Like the Beauty of a Rainbow,
you can’t measure its worth.
You were a small piece of Heaven
shining right here on Earth.
I saw a rainbow yesterday.
It made me think of you.
It made me look up to Heaven
and whisper ‘I love you’.
The colors stood out brilliantly
against the darkened sky.
I felt the tears begin to build
but heard you say “Don’t cry”.
It reminded me of your fight
and the courage you showed.
Despite your pain and suffering,
a loving smile still glowed.
Your faith in God never wavered.
You let Him take you Home.
Although I will miss your presence,
I know you’re not alone.
I know you’re in a peaceful world –
no suffering or pain.
The great blessing of knowing you
was certainly my gain.
You taught about human spirit –
compassion, strength and love.
I learned about true character
and see grace in a dove.
Because of you, I see sunshine
on a dull, rainy day.
You taught to see beyond dark clouds
if you look the right way.
Like the Beauty of a Rainbow,
you can’t measure its worth.
You were a small piece of Heaven
shining right here on Earth.
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| In loving memory of Connie J. Hilbert August 7, 1938 – July 2, 2004 |
Copyright Lisa G. King
July 15, 2004
July 15, 2004
| Connie lost a long and courageous battle to breast cancer. I've never seen anyone handle adversity like her. I've often said, and still do, that I'd like to be like Aunt Connie when I grow up. Please visit the American Cancer Society's website at www.cancer.org to donate. Thank you. |
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| Photos by Lisa G. King |
