Mourning Time

Early this morning, my sister - in - law lost her courageous battle against an aggressive cancer. It had snuck up on her like the biblical thief in the night, making its presence known only when it had secured too strong a foothold to be removed. For about six months or so, chemotherapy was able to give her a few more days in the sun, a few more happy days with family and friends. But in the end, the disease broke through and she finally succumbed. Just as the comet was visible in the eastern sky, her soul left this mortal plane. She left for family and friends, a legacy of music and dancing, lilting laughter, a radiant smile, and great beauty of body, mind and soul. Dearest Awilda, you never really left for you always remain a part of us.

One woman leaves behind a legacy that will never be lost for she touched so many.

The Strength of One Woman

© Glorimar Fontanez

She played a different role in all our
lives, a mother, a sister, and a
grandmother, no matter what the love
we have for her is one, ask anyone
they'll tell you the same, she brought
us joy when we had pain , the strength
and love of one women held all of us
together even more now then ever, she
isn't physically here but we still
feel her near in every step we take
and every move we make, what she's
giving to us no one can ever replace.

Source: The Strength Of One Woman, Dying Poem http://www.familyfriendpoems.com/poem/the-strength-of-one-woman#ixzz2l6HHVyou 
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