Ruth Nichols’ Poem

My dear friend Rosemary,

Rosemary is a blessing that’s sent from heaven above,

She demonstrates God’s caring through her compassionate love.

She sees and hears me with her heart – she shares my pain and tears;

Her presence is a comfort when I’m overwhelmed with fears.

And when the anger and the rage consume my heart and soul;

She soothes me with a wisdom which only experience knows.

She takes me underneath her wing – guiding and protecting;

Patiently, she walks with me, she gives without expecting.

And in the dark times when God’s light seems far away and dim –

I only have to look to her to catch a glimpse of Him.

From the depths of my heart I thank you, Rosemary.

Love,

Ruth

(Ruth Nichols, from Columbia, S.C., is the mother of Matthew Nichols who passed on September 23, 2000 at age fifteen.)