It has to do with light and fire

Light from heaven beams down to earth

The comet, its piercing presence

took my brother away from me.

That same comet pierced my heart

Struck it open for all to see

Inside, the beauty, unbeknownst to me

but hinted about for years.

I know that beauty now

For it has come from inside to out

It shines with the grace of the one who sent it

Now my brother, the fire and I am one.

Carmella Weintraub, 1998

Dedicated to John William Thomas (1943-1997)