I Am Spirit

• Ellie-mae Dodt, Grade 12
• Poetry
• 2014

Shed not a tear, for I am here standing, kneeling, sitting with you now
I will never leave you in times of sadness and despair - Think of me and
Smile for I am here and speak and I will listen.
You that carries a heavy heart, think of happier times that we once shared,
Wandering through scrub thick and thin and following a creek or two.
Backing a pony or two and sharing an ale or two in good conversation.
I am in your thoughts, I will always be there so don't despair
Do not grieve for me for I am here standing, kneeling, sitting with you now.
As you lie awake at night with a heavy heart, think of me, not a tear for I am here.
I am part of the cooling breeze on a hot summer's day,
I am part of the falling rain on drought stricken land.
I am radiant heat that warms you on a cold winter's night.
I am the leaves of the tree, for I am spirit, so wipe those tears.
And live not in despair for I am here.
Standing, kneeling sitting with you now.