Bridge Over Troubled Water
My troubled waters ran deep.
I could not sleep.
My heart throbbed in awful pain.
Then you were on the phone again.
From Australia twice a day.
Every day that fateful month.
I hovered between life and death.
How much worse could it get.
Soothing, comforting sounds you made.
Saying "Please don't be afraid."
Loving me more than words could say.
You build my bridge day by day.
Blood is thick and you knew me well.
I was close to the edge, you could tell.
"Stay alive for my sake!" you begged.
In that moment I was saved.
Beautiful sister I owe my life to you.
Now my troubles are so few.
I crossed your bridge onto dry land.
On that day you grabbed my hand.
Copyright © Jean Murray | Year Posted 2017
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