An uncles love.

This is a paper that my brother wrote for his English Literature class, shortly after Savannah passed. It means so much to me, and it is so beautiful I had to share it. Enjoy~

Lamentations of August

Where did you go, Little One

You’ve only just arrived

I step out into the soft and empty night

The moon is low

And hangs just above the darkened rooftops

Half of it is missing

Much the same as my grieving heart

I do not pretend to understand this, Little One

For I am selfish

And much of me wishes to keep you here

I was roused from my bed to hear only my name

The rest was unspoken and I knew of my own accord

“No!” I said, before the voice could continue

“Momma don’t tell me that” I manage, nearly choking on the words

But you had already left us, Little One

And there was nothing I could do

Your time here was all too brief

But who am I to judge

And in your precious few days upon this Earth

You were able to experience much

For instance, Love – unconditional love

And Prayer – unbounding prayer that circled the entire globe

Sadly, some live long without ever having had either

So I bid you a safe journey home, Little One

Though I will feel your absence always

Perhaps my dear Savannah

You were very aptly named

Greek Mythology refers to Heaven as the Fields of Elysium

A final resting place for the souls of the heroic and virtuous

Most assuredly you are both

Please take care of yourself, Little One

I beseech you to fancy childish romps through golden treeless fields

Live every moment in a way that you never could here with us

Can you feel the Sun’s warmth upon your face

The soft soil between your toes

The flowing breeze in your hair

Can you hear the rustle of the fields, as they sway to and fro

Wait for me, Little One

And I will see you when my work here is done.

Nathaniel W. A. Caeton ã