 Uncle Mark |
I remember my Uncle Mark. We were very close. When I remember him, I remember in pictures like on a tv screen in my mind. I have several memories of him. Like when he lived with my parents, sister and I. His job was right across the road, so I would sit in my yard and we would wave at each other. Once he put two fingers up to his mouth indicating that he wanted me to be his little messenger and tell Mom that he needed a cigarette. (haha) But my favorite memory was when I was tumped over in my chair, in which put a knot on my head. Then, I was given to my uncle. With my head laying in his lap I fell asleep. Then there is this memory... One night my aunts had to babysit my sister and I. When my parents arrived home, my mom asked for a hug. "Why did she want a hug?" I thought. She looked strange. After the weird hug, she told me about my uncle. He had been in a car wreck and taken to Heaven. I didn't cry. I couldn't believe what she had said. I had just seen him the day before. There's was no way he could be gone. I was a sad little girl. My school aide could tell that something was wrong. At night I would talk to him. That seemed to help. Years later, another aide of mine, asked me if I knew someone named Mark. Thinking that she was talking about someone at school, I said "no". Then, when Mom came to pick me up, my aide asked her if she knew a Mark. When my mom said yes, that he was my uncle, I found out that my aide had went to school with him. When she looked at me and said "You forgot your Uncle Mark?" my heart broke. Did I really forget my Uncle Mark? For a while I wondered if he was mad at me for not remembering. Even now, I miss him. I wonder what it would be like if he were here. But then again, he is here...in my heart.
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My Angel in Heaven Even though it has been years Since you went away, I still remember you clear. As if it were yesterday, I remember how I felt. My 5 year old mind Couldn't believe you had left. I had seen you the day before while the family dinned. "How could this be?" I wanted to know I was sad that I would never see you again. I wasn't ready to let you go. But it was time for your journey to begin. I wondered how you must have felt When you saw the face of God for the first time. At first glance, did your heart melt? I'm glad He let you be an uncle of mine. I can imagine now, You must have for a second, looked back. And God put His arms around you, as you heard the sound. Assuring you it was okay, while the Angels sung in the back. I'm glad I had the chance To know you. Even though it was a short dance, It had a rhythm so true. Even now, with time passed, I miss you so much. Which shows that love lasts. My memories I can still touch. You will always be in my heart. And I will see you when my life here ends. Then we shall never be apart. Till then, I love you My Angel in Heaven. Love Always, Your Niece, Melinda March 2000 |
 Uncle Mark and I Playing |
