A Flower Faded, Now New

A flower has faded

And gone softly away

In the early fall frost

Now a summer’s life lost

A life lived; a life given now past

In the break of a new day

Its color gone and given out

Turning too soon from bright to gray

Petals fallen to the ground

Becoming one again

With its primeval source

Now living in a brand new way

Its’ life lived in splendor past

With color and texture and feel

Bringing joy and smiles to all

Bringing fragrance heaven sent

The beauty of life made real

Its’ seed sown, becoming seedlings

Mothering the new flowering of life

Planting new growth in life’s garden

To spring forth in new and upright beauty

Nurtured by grace and love’s soft light

A flower not forgotten

For what she brought to this place

A glimpse of holy perfection

Weathering life’s winds and trials

Even in brokenness was found grace

Life blooming above now new

Springs forth from this loving flower

In the garden of all holy life

Bringing joy and color and grace

Reflecting the creator’s love in this new hour

A flower too soon faded, now lives anew

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In memory of a dear friend in Christ

Elisa Piazza

Who entered Eternal Life Saturday October 14^th, 2006

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