My very talented mother-in-law Grace O. Ronningen composed this poem when she was eighteen years old. She received a national award for her poetry, and many of her poems were published. Her poem ‘Campfire Glow’ conveys a message to those hoping to reconnect with their lost in the afterlife. I dedicate this poem to birth mothers who grieve, and their orphaned, fostered, and adopted children, whom when grown, think of their birth parents with growing wisdom, and in the spirit of forgiveness.
Award-winning Tohono Chul Park, Tucson, Arizona, is where nature, art and culture connect. Named one of the World’s Great Botanical Gardens by National Geographic Traveler, this oasis in the desert offers a respite from the hectic pace of daily life, provides an informative look at interesting flora and fauna, and fascinating cultural traditions. It is the perfect setting for enjoying nature and quietly contemplating reconnecting with our lost.
Campfire Glow
I want to die like a campfire.
I want my last hours to burn with a love for life
That will make people want to warm their hands at its glow.
I want my soul to rise straight to You.
Like a fire’s smoke on a windless night.
by Grace O. Ronningen
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