Gardener of Flowers and Hearts

Bonnie Marks, an uncommon woman
Dwelling in a common world
Tending her flowers & mending our hearts
As she lovingly, tirelessly toiled.

A lady of quiet and natural beauty
Both on the inside and out
Gently moving into our lives
Spreading joy and laughter about
within and without.

She walked through this world
Caressing each flower
and blessing each heart.

And when the day came
she could garden no longer
God tenderly called her
and carried her yonder
On the wings of a dove
To Heaven above.

Her laughter, her voice, and her smile
Of us, still a part
As we remember
her life and her love.

She glides as an angel
In Heaven, no stranger, above
From blossom to blossom
and heart to heart....

~ January 17th, 1947 - May 26th, 1996 ~
Bonnie gained her wings after a 12 year battle
with ovarian cancer.

©Written by Ray Clark
June 27, 2003

The Painting:

The painting is by ©Tom Sierak and used with his permission.
 The name of the painting is "Backyard Treasures".  

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