In Memoriam Mary Helen

2/7/02

Soul in Passing

She blessed me with her eyes again

And love's cup did overfill

As sweetly did her soul attain

Its rest and peace within His will.

A mighty silence filled the room

Her pained and laboured breathing stilled,

A calm dispelled all mortal gloom,

The heart with Mother's presence filled.

I kissed her head, her face, her hands

Repeating all the while His name

As into those majestic lands

Departing as a final flame

Extinguished waxes brighter still,

Towards Their Feet she quickly flew,

Felt all life's pain to joy distil

And by Their Grace the Quest renew.