Almost

              Almost

Almost a year since  she dropped the bomb
Left us kids to carry on
Rebuild our lives, that were devastated
To continue living was not debated

She might have six months, the doctor said
Was not to be, six weeks instead
Short and sweet her memorial was
Full of memories and full of love

Back at Mom's, her  house is empty
Full of sorrow but not self pity
She lives on still inside my heart
From her memories I will never part

Time is given to find a way
Wake up smiling for each new day
Living is what she wants me to do
Living is what I want for you to

Keep on living and growing stronger
Keep on feeling and grieve no longer
Turn off the tears, put on a brave face
Face the world full of grace

Live each day like there's no tomorrow
Open your heart and feel no sorrow
Let in the sunshine and laugh today
Face the day in a brave new way.

Almost a year since she dropped the bomb
Left us kids to carry on
Rebuild our lives that were devastated
To continue living was not debated.

Written April 19, 2008 at 1:11 p.m.
Cynthia L Smith