Sing me that song Christine,
Sing me the song!
A song from the deep, where you lay in peace.
A song not of grief, but of hope and a home.
Where God’s love manifests, in loved ones whom you left,
In the hands of our dad, resilient and smart.
He has kept us together, ensured your legacy forever
In the eyes of our children, in our triumphs and achievements.
God has been faithful!
Sing it for Emilly, Mike and Winnie,
Sing it for Lizzette, Desmond and Jimmy,
For in their hearts burns a fire, no water can take!
Sing it for Diana, Christine and Imani,
Sing it for Yala, Kevo and Manuella,
Sing it for more still to come, through blood and water!
Sing it for the spouses and spouses to be!
Death for sure does humble, so that God can restore.
26 years since you left us, but for ever present for sure;
In our eyes, and our laughter,
in our fears and our dance,
in our rebellion and faith,
in our love and kindness.
Sing us that song mama,
Sing us that song!
Death is the shepherd of all,
but morning also comes, with the portion of saints.
This song indeed, is the legacy of Christine,
Atieno,
Nyar Yala
_Mamawa!_
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21st April 2022
New York, USA
