poem for jack

Jack, who illuminated our lives for much too short of a season, was laid to rest one year ago today. As a tribute, I wrote a poem for Darren and Sarah's little pumpkin, and just ran across it again this week. I am sure that Jack is tending to his older brother duties, looking after his new little sister Audrey Pay. We miss you Jack, and look forward to meeting you again someday.



Jack, A Lantern

Once and still the skilled gardener's delight
Was picked from a well tended harvest bed
Carried, and cradled, then carefully carved
Revealing a most singular light.
Illuminated, the prized plump shell
Shines a path for hesitant, hopeful steps.
While evening's journey brings its share of tricks,
Morning promises candied regale.
Tomorrow's sun will not long be held back.
The source will gather all light into one.
Til then keep aglow our brave grin bearer
Hold on, shine on, luminous little Jack.