Poetry from Candace Meredith

Always In My Light 

Do not mourn over 
My body, my love 

For now I am a dove 
That takes flight 

Like a crow is to the dark 
I am to the light- 

The essence of being 
An energy that is unyielding - 

It was maddening to see you
Lost, in a daze, always 

Having been lucid like 
My crutch when I leaned 

On you, too heavy to topple 
You were balanced, poised,

And lean. My rock, my love,
Keep your chin above your 

Slender beautiful neck 
I am now forever behind 

You, where you stand 
Ready to put up a fight. 

I love you.