For Jonas

Some things we can’t know or see

Will become clear, eventually.

What has happened, why and how

We can’t understand for now.

Tragedy and happiness

Things that we can curse or bless

Break our hearts and test our will

We can’t comprehend and still

Somehow we go on each day

Learning to have faith and pray

For miracles and for relief

For signs that strengthen our belief.

These may come or they may not

In the time or way we thought.

At the point we would relent

Something quiet and heaven sent

Deep, deep down within the heart

Solitary and set apart

Tells us we will all be free

In God’s time, eventually.

Michael Smith

Thank you Uncle Michael for sharing your talent and giving us these beautiful words that will always remind us of Jonas. We love you!