"She was bendable light - she shone around every corner of my day."
I can't quite remember where I picked up that quote, but I think of my mother every time I see it. Her light wrapped around me completely, always, still.
She wasn't perfect, but she was so doggedly optimistic. She'd sing, "let the merry sunshine in" and she did.
She didn't truck fools, but she could tear up over a sentimental card.
She was the church librarian and knew every single child's first name and greeted them personally.
She quoted Longfellow and Mother Goose.
She played as hard as she worked.
And laughed.
And loved.
Her spirit bends toward me each day.
And keeps me safe.
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