Walk Tall with Your Army

For those of you who have lost someone recently . . .
here's my theory.

Having sadly said goodbye to my grandmother, grandfather,
several fathers, my unbelievably amazing mother,
and not too long ago, my beautiful brother . . .
I was faced with a choice.

I could crumble in sadness;
in loneliness,
in solitude,
in bitterness,
in disbelief,
or
gain strength in knowing that the army of Angels
that surround me has grown with each passing.

I stand tall and proud
with lessons and memories of each
to take another step toward being a good human being,
toward being kind and loving to others,
to bringing a little of their sunshine and their brilliance
to the lives of others.

Walk Tall with Your Army.