Like A Thief

She was living in full season, like a rose in bloom

Then suddenly, things took a turn,

When her life was taken at 36,we all knew it was too soon 

She left behind a daughter who should never have had to face such grief, 

a single misstep in a moment, and death came like a thief 

By: J.N.R Dutton
Copyright © | Year Posted 2026

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