by Vava Rosy May
Your silent presence, I still feel
Your secret smile, I still see
A smile for those you loved,
Yet not many people knew
Your fighting spirit weakening within
Yet not ready to give up this thing
Encouraging words from
Your family and friends, made the meaning
Of life worth living hopefully till the end
The dates went by, Lord I was hoping for an extra day
With you telling me ‘thank you baby I feel alright’
I felt your pain when I held your hand tight
The tears we shared made all the bad disappear
You called me not long therafter,
A day or two before you let go
I was over overjoyed to hear your voice and
To share that moment even if it seemed too late
The sound of your voice circled in my head
I tried not to be upset knowing it was your last goodbye.
You taught me how to fight for a cause,
That in the end you endured
© Vava 17 May 2012
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