Cancer

The light no longer sparkles in her once brilliant eyes Listening carefully to hear her softly muttered cries She hovers alone behind her closed bedroom door Not yet ready to face what life still has in store Once vibrant enthusiasm filled her body and sole Listless, drained so frail her cancer taking its toll Dread disease evil tenticles devouring all in its path Lying still avoiding movement to chase away it's painful wrath Never complaining only praying for those she will leave Knowing for them it will take some time for them to grieve Women who's treasured spirit will linger long after she is gone Service rendered to strangers and friends her entire life long Closing tormented eyes she slips from this mortal existence Arms held forth to engulf her sweet heavenly countenance Joy there must be as she meets those who’ve gone before As she walks gracefully through heavens door Note: 48 years and she still holds that special place in my heart. She blessed every life she touched. The little farming town filled the church to overflowing when she left us. You would have thought she was a celebrity.