Laura Leiser Poet Rhyme

Just 42

Her calender was packed
She had so much to do
Had been valedictorian
Damn proud of it, too.

The world was her oyster 
Grabbed the bull by the horns
Her drive and her intellect
Brought her accolades galore.

I met her post haste
She was school principal then
My son was a student
In her office...once again!

She told me her schedule
How she ran marathons
Her lists to achieve
Were impressive and long.

I met her one day
Said, "Come sit for awhile."
But she just couldn't stop
Had to run, in denial.

Today I sat down
To read yesterday's news
Saw she died on a treadmill
She was just 42.


2015

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Anthony Beesley January 16, 2015 at 3:39 PM Stop and smell the roses at the funeral home Laura Leiser January 16, 2015 at 9:02 PM So true, Anthony!

Laura Leiser January 15, 2015 at 9:06 AM Thank you, Rajat. I appreciate your comments. God bless!

Rajat Kanti Chakrabarty January 15, 2015 at 6:51 AM A tribute to a great personality. Loved the poem. God bless you Laura>>>>rajat

Lindsay Laurie January 14, 2015 at 1:10 AM G'day Laura... Nice tribute for a friend. Writing does help to ease the pain and provides a legacy for remembrance. Thank you Laura. Lindsay Laura Leiser January 14, 2015 at 10:54 AM Thank you for your kind comment, Lindsay. Take care!

Rhonda Johnson-Saunders January 14, 2015 at 12:21 AM So sad, Laura. Your title caught my attention because that's how old I am. Your poem has certainly made me stop and think about living life fully each day...great reminder and tribute to your friend...hugs, Rhonda Laura Leiser January 14, 2015 at 10:55 AM I'm glad you good the intent of the poem, Rhonda. Thank you for your comment!

Tim Smith January 13, 2015 at 11:40 PM Oh how sad....it makes us pause a moment and appreciate all the things around us....beautiful piece.. Hugs Tim Laura Leiser January 14, 2015 at 12:04 AM Thanks Tim. Life is uncertain and can be shorter than we think.

Jan Allison January 13, 2015 at 7:44 PM Sounds like she lived life to the full - great tribute:-( Hugs Jan xxx Laura Leiser January 13, 2015 at 7:56 PM I hope so, Jan. She couldn't slow down. RIP Tara.