Her Hands In Mine

The alarms were chiming loudly

Her end was drawing near

No fear seen in her eyes

Just a few glistening tears

I held her hands in mine

She clung with such might

Then softly she whispered

“I think it’s now my time”

Her end drawing nearer

She just needed to say

“Please cling to these words

You’ll always find your way

Life is not about

How much we obtain

Never about hating

Or placing any blame

Always keep Faith center

Learn to forgive

Don’t hold onto grudges

Bend with the wind

Never lash out in anger

Keep that tongue quiet

Peace comes in the morning

Just give it a little time

Don’t only do for others

Expecting in return

Always be the first

To show how much you care

Always smile at others

It’s contagious you know

Give your smiles away

Ohhh watch how they grow

For when we live for others

Our own wounds deep inside

Slowly generate healing

Staying humble and kind

We’re only here and blessed

With this one given life

No repeat dress rehearsals

To practice time after time

So spend your years wisely

Spreading love from inside

Live to make a difference

Touch each and every life

Every breath drawing weaker

Loosening her grip

No longer the strength to hold on

She quietly slipped

Her words ring loud and clear

A gift she gave away

For I learned what

She was teaching

That quiet somber day

Life’s never been about

All that we obtain

Rather how we become complete

When we choose to give away