October31

The Legacy of a Smile

This is a poem written by Mike Kinney that we want to share with you. He wrote this on October 25, 2011 about Addison. Thank you Mike!

THE LEGACY OF A SMILE
HER SMILING FACE IS THE SYMBOL
TO WIN THE FIGHT OF FIGHTS
WE'LL ALWAYS HAVE IT IN OUR THOUGHTS
THROUGHOUT THE DAYS AND NIGHTS
THAT MAKE THE WEEKS AND MONTHS
THAT ADD UP TO THE YEARS
THAT WILL PROVIDE ALL THE CURES
AND TAKE AWAY THE FEARS AND TEARS
WE KNOW SHE KEPT THAT SMILE
THROUGH THE SUFFERING AND THE PAIN
WITH EVERY MAJOR SETBACK
AND WITH EVERY LITTLE GAIN
SPIRITUAL, STRONG, AND THOUGHTFUL
WISE WAY BEYOND HER AGE
WALKING HER YELLOW BRICK ROAD IN HEAVEN
WHERE THAT SMILE IS ALL THE RAGE
NOW SHE WILL BE OUR CONSCIENCE
AGAINST THESE CANCERS---SUCH A CRIME
HELPING KIDS IN NEED
ONE SMILE AT A TIME
MIKE KINNEY-OCTOBER 25, 2011

Comments

mark blair

November 02, 2011

What a beautiful, beautiful poem by Mike.  The Legacy of a smile...that's our Addison.  We miss you and love you so much Addison!

Papa & Grammy

Wes and Kelly

November 11, 2011

Addison's smile could light up a room. Smile Oh how we miss it!
We love you and miss you so very much sweet baby!
Mommy and Daddy

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