Kathy's Dance You daintily danced through your life As though it were a never ending dawn. Even when days were filled with strife Your gaiety was that of a newborn fawn. You lived a life as resplendent As a garden for the growth of roses. You chose to remain independent Of restraints society often imposes. You've been my mother, been my friend, Teaching me things that no one else would. We'd reverse these roles in the end, A transition I fully understood. You came to live with me at the last, Sharing laughter as well as tears. Tales were told of your colorful past As we rekindled memories of many years. Nathan, Jesse and I would give all To lessen your discomfort and pain. Awaiting your final curtain call It was hard not to be driven insane. You delicately danced to your death Anticipating a last setting sun And when you exhaled your last breath My duty as your daughter was done. ©2005 Ruth Cox Written by request for my friend Laura for her Mother's funeral. 12/8/2005 Midi "Cry Me A River" is used with permission and is copyright © 2001  Josef Huber Free JavaScripts provided by The JavaScript Source All poetry & writings, photos, graphics & midis are copyrighted. Please respect my wishes that they not be used... Nor be removed from the pages of abitosunshine... Without the written permission of myself or the artist. Your cooperation is appreciated. © 2005-Present, Ruth Cox