Eulogy For Elle

Celebration of My Sister Elle Gerardo Borlin Smith
9/29/2023 At sunset Elle's ashes swim with the dolphins.

Bring peace to her struggle and let us sleep.
Fall's a favorite, forever monarch butterflies
return to spin a chrysalis to become again. 
Will pieces of Elle sink into the sea deep?


Summer fades into the earth, brown spiders
weave to survive, and milkweed goes furry.
Planted garlic in your garden, season to 
harvest the scapes and roast the crowns,
keep away squirrels who steal in a hurry.


I'm blessed to have loved you sister.
Left with the golden glow to share.
Love you created, your smile of joy,
be brave, strong enough to compare. 

9/23/2023