Stairway To Heaven
The rose may be fading , sweet scent almost gone ,
petals lying limp, stem covered in thorns
surrounded by great love , her smile opens wide ,
embracing the living, her troubles put aside ,
storms in the offing , dark days are nigh ,
her life now is ending , called from on high ,
time to be going , for now we say goodbye ,
cheeks deadly grey, eyes weary and leaden ,
taking the first steps on the stairway to heaven.
"for a lady family friend who died of cancer"
Copyright © James Mc Cabe | Year Posted 2018
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