Final Days

Thoughts of a world without you
Make me cringe.
I felt you were invincible.
You were the constant,
The strength when I could carry the pain no more.
Always the courage when I was afraid.
My sole source for true love,
Love independent of my success or failure.
Never could I imagine this day would come.
Now, death grips your hand tighter than life.
I try to be strong.
I hope I am brave.
I pray every day I find your traits in me.
The hours seem to fly.
Tomorrow floats so far ahead.
Nothing is certain,
Each breath could be the last.
I weep, sad for the impending loss.
Yet joyous in the knowledge
Soon you will suffer no more.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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February 16, 2010 at 5:39 AM
Congratulations on your win in Mac's Contest Christi. Love, Carol
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February 8, 2010 at 12:07 PM
Christi - Your wonderful poem brought tears to my eyes as the words and has gone straight to my favourites as it so earnestly summed up my thoughts and feelings at this present time as my husband is severely ill battling cancer. Much love Janette
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