Fighting Sorrow

Fighting Sorrow When the stars refuse to glow; And the moon turns off her light. That is when I'll know; You are forever from my sight. When the sun no longer rises; And the winds of time stands still. There will be no surprises; Nothing more will I feel. When all the waters run backwards; And birds choose not to fly. I will accept that I am shattered; And will lay me down to die. Until that day arrives; I simply will not succumb. Like the Phoenix I will rise; For I shall overcome. If today must be a battle; Then a warrior I shall be. Nothing's won for the idle; I carry perseverance and dignity. When this day be finished; And I reflect the challenged scores. My love will be undiminished. Your memory the source. ~ Darlene Doll Smith Dedicated to my mother, Etta Maye Martin Harris on this Mother's Day