Dear Shoni

A poem for a dear friend.

Dear Shoni

Love is measured by the joy, warmth and memory we create and teach. Lovely Shoni, dear grandmother, dear mother and lovely woman made a home for many children, including myself. 

A home is measured by the laughter, the feeling of safeness and a place where you can go to rest, gathered strength. Once homeless boy found dear Shoni and her kind husband. Allowed him to be added to the house filled with children.

Now the boy, a old man tried to be like dear Shoni. Wide open door, a noisy house filled with laughter and tomfoolery. Thank you dear Shoni for showing me what love is.

Love is family near, calm voice and big heart.

John Castellenas

Author's Note

Thank you for reading.

Reviews

[Betty Hermelee]

One kind generation follows the next. It’s always compassionate to honor a person whose love and caring stood out among many. The fact that she was so inclusive with her tenderness is heart warming….every family should be full of kindness, togetherness and laughter.
Best, B.