In My Heart
by Becky Stegink
Anna who no longer is with me
and asks why she can’t be with me
who is cardinals and roller-skates
who is small and dainty
is gone forever in Heaven
who tells me she loves me
Who is looking down on me from Heaven
Can’t return to our family
Sleeps in my heart each night
Who used to bring joy to the world
Is an angel up in Heaven with God
Is going to be with me again
Doesn’t live on the Earth
Who comforts me inside
Is a blanket and stuffed bear
Asking why she can’t still be alive
Why can’t she be alive?