Poem: In Memory of my Aunt Elizabeth Blocker Beck

 

Elizabeth Blocker Beck

By Benita Blocker, September 2020

We gather today in memory of Queen Elizabeth Blocker Beck.

A Celebration of life as her sun has set.

A daughter, a sister, a mother, a grandmother, an auntie, cousin and friend.

Child of Christ as the pearly Gates welcome her in.

Her labor on this Earth is recognized through her heart and kind soul- as a survivor, a warrior, a nurturer, and a minister.

So we accept her passing with a happy heart that she is at peace in her crown and walking toward the light 

without a cross to bear for she has finished her fight.

At home, she has arrived.

Announcing your Royal daughter Queen Elizabeth Blocker Beck.

1944 - 2020

My Memorial of My Uncle

Dear Uncle,

After two decades, I finally held your hand again.

I was overwhelmed over the spark in your eyes,

 when I shared with you

 who I was.

I did not initially recognize you

 without your brother

pointing you out to me. 

Eventually, I started to see you 

how I remembered you.

I saw your fight, 

and your willing to exist.

I am so sorry that our healthcare system failed you.

I am so sorry that our family distance failed you.

Please know that your brother loved you so much.

I felt the helplessness that he felt

 as he had no say

 in your continued care.

I was so happy to intervene 

to help him understand 

what was being done and 

what has to be in done in the future.

My dad began to make peace

within himself, and

I found comfort that

the heaviness that we both felt was given over

to a Higher Power.

Often times, I find comfort 

in knowing that my loved ones exist.

So when I find out that they exist no more, 

it hurts.

This world will pass 

so rest in peace until

we meet again.

With love,

Forever,

Your niece.