The Loving Touch by Lindasqd51 *This kinda came to me after reading the poem at the end of the story. I do not know who the author of the poem is. I hope if someone does they will let me know. I mean no insult to the author, quite the opposite. Take out a tissue and read on if you dare.    ********** I could barely make out the key to my front door. I was so tired my vision was actually blurry. Or maybe it was because of the tears welling up in my eyes. Finally, I get the door open. I don't turn on the lights. I know if I do I will just be blinded by memories of the special times we spent together. ********** I can feel my anguish building in my chest again. I can't get my dress coat off fast enough. The constriction in my chest intensifies. I whip my coat on the couch again and again screaming why. I had to hold it together for them. But now I was alone. I could give into my grief and anger. I finally stop sobbing. I just don't have any energy left, even for crying. I go and sit on the couch. I watch my hands trembling. I move my fingers and they hurt. JoAnne had squeezed them so hard at times I was sure she'd break a bone. I grab my head and close my eyes. Dear God, how are we going to survive this. The tears start again. I frantically wipe at my face. The moonlight lands on a picture on my mantle. Oh, God. The light illuminates the face. Those bright blue eyes I loved to watch sparkle when she'd scream, "Uncle Johnny." My body shudders. If I feel this utterly destroyed and helpless what are Roy and JoAnne going through. Oh, Jenny why did you have to climb the tree after that dam cat. I just sit back and close my eyes. I'm crying again. I've had to be so strong for Jo, Roy, and Chris. What's that? I wipe at my cheek, but nothing is there. Again, I feel something touching my face. Oh, God, Jen. I don't think I heard it as much as felt it. I suddenly had a warm feeling building in my heart. My face was being touched and somewhere in my mind I heard her thanking me for taking care of her family. Though the moment was fleeting I knew she came to me. Though I had lost my "best girl" heaven had gained an angel. <<<<<<<<<>>>>>>>>>>>> This is the poem: An Angel kissed my tears away Today when I was sad I wasn't feeling quite myself My day had been so bad. I felt a warmth brush by me that quickly dried my tears A gentle kind and loving touch That seemed to hold me near. The warmth and kindness filled my heart And the day seemed brighter too.... I guess that's just the way you feel When an Angel comforts you.   feedback for Lindasqd51 return to main menu .