I would say…
Take these spirts from within my soul
and pass them upwards into heaven.
Give; to those that have left us far too soon
and let their hearts shine back upon us.
For their smiles and warmth, the colour and glint of their eyes
warms us all in the spirit of a good life.
Let them continue to be celebrated for
the child and teacher within all of us.
And comfort us with the knowledge that
in our loss they can be our inspiration.
With each tear shed
a new tomorrow might awaken.
Originally written 23 December 2012
(Previously published)