her hand moves in steady strokes across the canvas
rolled up sleeves
a soft brown curl escapes and is brushed impatiently aside
leaving a red smear across her forehead
elbow deep in paint
her brush held delicately
between finger and thumb
comfortable from years of being held
just like this
as she adds the perfect final touches
to her masterpiece
a smile as she turns at the sound of a voice
her daddy is calling her home
"but daddy i dont want to go"
but it is her time
and he will teach her how to paint sunsets and thunderstorms
the sky will be her canvas
the heavens, her playground
leaving behind
her brushes her paints
the masterpiece that is her beautiful life
and the indelible imprint of her smile in my mind
he is calling her home
and so she comes
running. dancing. laughing.
into her Father's arms
for Katherine Rachelle Vaudrey
February 4, 1989 - June 2, 2008.
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