Glorious butterfly (( 31 May 1974 --- 22 May 2010 ))



 

**The glorious Butterfly Brightly coloured Shimmering Stardust On its elusive Wings Recall Childhood days loving this Creature Every girl's Heart Covets this Wonder Only to Capture Its Flighty Beauty In Glass jars... Now Trapped My own Heart Now Saddened By my own Desire Touching its Glitter Rubbing off On Guilty hands Owning its Prey Dying Slowly The Once Free Now a Slave To Selfish Whims **
Tanya (Potts) Arendse (2009)
Words cannot express how much I miss my sister. She was such a huge part of my life, such a huge part of me. Three years ago today she went to be with the Lord. I take heart and know that I will be united with her one day, for eternity, but until that day comes I will always miss her sweet presence in my life…
Tanya I still grieve the loss of your presence in our lives. I miss our chats on the couch, your chocolate muffins, your good advice, your sarcastic jokes and glorious intellect. I miss your beautiful face and smile. I miss the sound of your voice… Our shared feelings of melancholy and reminiscing… I miss our strong spiritual bond, our strong sister bond… You have left such a big void in my life now that you are gone….
Yes, yes (I hear your voice loud and clear)… I know… “Never forget, God will fill that void, we will see each other again, and until then my dear sister, keep the faith, keep running the race…”
I promise…

 

 

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  1. Unknown24 June 2013 at 20:07

    Hi Vanessa
    The words of the poem was a poignant reminder of what we all feel.
    There are never going to be enough words of comfort to fill the void left by Tanya's passing. I guess we must all press towards the mark for the high calling in Jesus. God bless.

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