WORN

WORN

Things eventually wear out, given time,

No matter how often they’re used.

They may cost a small fortune or nary a dime…

Be sheltered or often abused.

A kerchief lasts longer than tissues…

But may need more specialized care.

You may find some things have more issues

But are worth the more labored affair.

Yet if an incredible light starts to soften

In someone we can’t live without,

We must understand that so often

Lives may be troubled with doubt.

We carry such high expectations

Of those who assemble our lives.

Dismissing the little frustrations,

Our joy – and our love – truly thrives.

We grow from every encounter

Whether positive, tough or routine.

We’re not burdened with thoughts of the future –

Everything’s perfect…it seems.

Then, Life threw in the damn change.

It appears that things simply wore out.

Stories would oddly rearrange,

Memories held errors throughout.

People long gone were often believed

To be still here or recently gone.

This confusion simply could not be conceived

By those who knew her for so long.

Through all of this, I truly think

She gave all that she had as a nurse.

Her mind – and her heart – pushed over the brink…

Her strength and compassion – her curse!

I don’t know what lies in her future…

Or how long that she’ll know my face.

But I’ll always know I love my sister –

And nothing will take My Girl’s place!

She’s been here – right by my side…

In person – in spirit – in heart –

I pray that we’ll always be each other’s guide.

Distance can’t tear us apart!

Julie, I ache to the depths of my soul

Knowing all of this causes you pain!

Please believe when I say that my only goal

Is to see your sweet smile again!

Although I’m not with you today,

(We sadly live so far apart –)

Remember what we always say:

We live inside each other’s heart!!!

I LOVE YOU MY SWEET GIRL!!

“Sisters Forever – Best Friends Beyond That!”