My mother died today
Sorrow, guilt, calm
A great mix of emotion
She was worn out
Her body could take no more
I am not happy
But I am glad of her peace
No more pain
In one way I envy her
She knows
She needs no more faith
She knows

Marylou Rose
2/February/1933 - 14/April/2006

Words © 2006 J. L. Hunter
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