No Words

How can you say what can't be spoken.
When deep inside your heart is broken.
There's little comfort for what you feel.
As you kneel and pray for God to heal.

Our Princess Warrior fights silently.
Each breath, she takes defiantly.
Against a foe that won't relent.
Until her energy is all spent.

I have no words, what can I say.
Nobody thought they'd see this day.
We have no answers for our sorrow.
Thinking you won't be here tomorrow.

We look at pictures filled with life.
A sister, mother. daughter, wife.
To ponder more is too absurd.
I'm done here, not another word.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2014

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Bauer Avatar
June 23, 2014 at 7:38 PM
oh robert, i'm so sad to read this! you've managed, with perfect rhyme and rhythm to convey the depth of your feelings in a very powerful way. i'm sorry for what you're going through...
Johnson Avatar
June 23, 2014 at 8:36 PM
Thank you Ilene. Your kind words mean so much. Peace. :)
Allison Avatar
June 23, 2014 at 3:58 PM
so sad when someone you love is ill and their life is nearly over - its affecting my family at the moment and my heart goes out to you. Hugs jan xxx
Johnson Avatar
June 23, 2014 at 6:48 PM
Hello Jan, May god be with you and your family. And thank you for your tender regards. Peace. :)
Dietrich Avatar
June 23, 2014 at 3:30 PM
so sad, I feel like this princess warrior is a family member of whom you write? Very nicely done and heart felt. There was a contest several years ago where you had to use that title No words!!
Johnson Avatar
June 24, 2014 at 9:18 AM
Hi Andrea,Soup mail.
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