I

Oh my wondrous friend,
I wish I could rip away this
thing that’s knocking you down
and robbing you cold of all
that you still want to give.

I wish I could take you back
and restore the places where
you belong as a woman with
energy and love who has carved
an imprint on all she’s touched.

II

Words are not adequate for this.
They never can capture all we feel.
But here are some words
selected out of my magic box
to tell a little of the truth.

The monster caught up with you
and you continue to look at it
in the face with courage, and
that smile that we’ve always loved
still manages to greet the room.

 

27/7/2024