Poem #87 Adieu Dearest Swats!

This was a very emotional/tough poem to write... Mehr/ Swats as I lovingly called her was a constant source of support and strength to me through the years. She was struggling with ALS and deteriorating rapidly and made the tough call of withdrawal from support today.... my message to her.....

When overwhelmed, I struggle, to speak or write a note,

However like my tears, the gift of words in a poem flows;

Since you like poetry, thought would send this your way,

With a message to applaud, the strength you have thus far displayed.

I know it’s a tough decision, that you have made this day,

Though long due, you pulled on like a warrior till today;

Family and friends needed you, and as always you put us first,

Hard though it is, now it’s time to give yourself some rest.

You wrote to me in 1997, that the joy of living is counted, not by the breaths we take,

But by our hearts content and the  wonderful store of memories that we choose to make;

Right back at you, as you have lived a truly wonderful life,

For a loving and sweet soul like you, mere words of praise won’t suffice. 

Glad for the time we got together this year,

You have touched all our hearts & souls, with your kindness dear;

I know you have chosen to let life run it’s course now,

Though tough for all, we stand by you with love.

Do not worry about your kids, husband, parents and brother,

They will all stay strong, and be there for each other;

Your family can always lean on friends like me for support,

I am here, if they need to share their loss and to comfort.

You have lived a life that has been selfless and by truly being “You”,

You’ve made wonderful memories with family and friends, old and new;

You made it seem easy to be kind, honest, loyal, dependable & thoughtful,

You have etched your smiling face in our hearts and will stay immortal.

Love you Swats! Adieu till we meet again...........