Ode To Fran

ODE TO FRAN I had to wait Until I could write Without shedding a tear But, alas, that time will never come. I hear a noise I look around, she won’t be there She won’t return I have to accept The finality of her death. She was everyone’s friend She loved people and People loved her in return Strangers would talk to her No matter where As if they knew her for eternity. Her family always came first No matter the pain she felt She had a need To keep pain to herself She did not want to worry us. She made my life whole She gave me two wonderful children And she always gave of herself She was a bright, caring, compassionate soul. We loved each other Without ever a doubt And, We made each other happy We were a good, complete couple. Now my loving partner is gone She will not return And, I have to accept The finality of her death.