Tribute to My Beloved Aunt

ngozi by Ngoze Akingbesote

I thought I saw her face today
in the sparkle of the morning sun.
And then I heard the angel say,
“Her work on earth is done.”

I thought I heard her voice today
then laugh her hearty laugh.
And then I heard the angel say,
“There’s peace little one at last.”

I thought I felt her touch today
in the breeze that rustled by.
And then I heard the angel say,
“The spirit never dies.”

I thought that she had left me
for the stars above.
And then I heard the angel say,
“She left you with her love.”

I thought that I would miss her
and never find my way.
And then I heard the angel say,
“She’s with you every day.”