A poem for Jewell

The wind just got a little colder
even though it's a summer breeze.
They're in shorts and shirts cut at the shoulder.
I'm outside in a long sleeve.
It's hard to say I'm wonderful
with you heavy on my mind.
I'm think back to when wonderful
was our perfect state of mind.
The smile that could light up a room.
no matter how big or how dark.
I miss jumpin down the balconies after you
while we all played tag 'til dark.
I miss the excitement in my body
when we'd all get together.
The happiness high, The laughter loud
no matter the season or weather.
I remember a scavenger hunt with Pat
and you and Bonnie had us out for sometime.
And at the end we came back with flowers
singin' "It's so hard to say goodbye."
The irony is that the song is so real.
Every sentence every word is true.
And I wish we had the time
to sing it one more time for you.
And we KNOW this isn't a final goodbye.
And we KNOW this isn't the end.
So know that every tear we cry
is only cause we miss our friend.
You, Jacque, Tisha, and Chantel.
All mean the world to me.
Your examples set in stone in my heart.
Led me to my eternity.
The four cornerstones I chose to place
in my soul to understand girls and my heart.
the four examples I left as a mentor
to help my love re-start.
So thank you for giving memories
of what a daughter of Zion should be.
Now I am happily married
For time and all eternity.
Without people like you to pass through our lives
and lead us on our way.
I don't think we'd ever have the time
to enjoy the sunny days.
So be happy to know God loves you.
you're his daughter and well blessed
And you'll always be in our hearts .
And forever you will be missed.


I love you,
Jewell...and thank you