She did her Christmas shopping
earlier
this year.
The sense of panic was closer
than she would let it
appear.
October is the cruelest time
to know
of this misery
when wrapping presents
for underneath
the Christmas tree.
Every breath was labored
and harder
than before
but a mother's unconditional love
is a gift
you can't ignore.
Her devoted husband remained steadfast
and yet
he cried
knowing there was very little time
to stand
by her side.
The shortage of time was the enemy
for this woman
to speak.
Often the strongest moments
come
to those who are weak.
With the gift
of delivering
another beating heart
the legacy of love
could never tear this family
apart.
"May you grow with my wings
and have a family
of your own.
The words I have written
are forever engraved
in stone."
A little girl
is left behind
at the age of five
although her mother's last wishes
and memory
shall always survive.
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earlier
this year.
The sense of panic was closer
than she would let it
appear.
October is the cruelest time
to know
of this misery
when wrapping presents
for underneath
the Christmas tree.
Every breath was labored
and harder
than before
but a mother's unconditional love
is a gift
you can't ignore.
Her devoted husband remained steadfast
and yet
he cried
knowing there was very little time
to stand
by her side.
The shortage of time was the enemy
for this woman
to speak.
Often the strongest moments
come
to those who are weak.
With the gift
of delivering
another beating heart
the legacy of love
could never tear this family
apart.
"May you grow with my wings
and have a family
of your own.
The words I have written
are forever engraved
in stone."
A little girl
is left behind
at the age of five
although her mother's last wishes
and memory
shall always survive.
**********************************************