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I sit here
tears falling
down my face,
my emotions
overflowing.
To some,
my appearance
may be embarrassing.
To me,
it is beauty,
it is natural,
it is life.
A lady,
a dear friend,
a neighbour,
is seriously ill.
I see
her pain,
I yearn
to help.
Yet,
there is little more
that I can do.
I can be me
as always,
act as me
as always.
Illness
is a complication
of life.
It impedes us,
it injures us,
it challenges us,
it stretches us.
Yet,
it is also
part of life.
It teaches,
it awakens,
it alerts us,
it modifies habits.
I digress,
this poem
is about love,
the love
shown by another.
It is not
physical love,
it is not
romantic love.
It is love
of life,
of nature,
of surroundings,
of everything.
My dear friend
has taught me
above love
in its purest form.
Her love
of her pets,
emanates
in their happiness.
Even if a harsh word
needs to be said,
it is done with love
and reassurance.
Her love
of her plants
so beautiful.
It is like
they brighten up
every time
she comes near.
Her simple philosophy
of life
endearing her
to all.
A very private lady
whose
influence,
sincerity,
generosity
has touched all.
It is
her spirit,
her love,
that draws everyone near.
Love
takes
many different forms.
It can last
a moment,
a year,
a lifetime.
In the form
shown by my friend,
it evolves,
it expands,
it nurtures,
for eternity.
As a student
of life,
I am humbled
by my friend.
A teacher
of extraordinary capacity,
a friend
happy to listen.
I cherish
what I have learned,
what I am learning,
what I will learn.
Even in illness,
I see
her strength,
her compassion,
her undying love
of everything.
I am honoured,
I am privileged,
I am in awe
of my friend.
In respect
of her wish
for privacy,
her name
is not mentioned.
I know
who you are,
you know
who you are,
and I am sure
many others know
who you are.
You have touched
a neighbour,
a village,
a community,
the world.
Your gift of love
will be remembered
by all.
You have opened
my eyes,
my heart,
my soul,
to the beauty
of love.
I am sure
that I speak
for everyone
when I say,
thank you.
A simple life,
a simple journey,
so profound,
the effect
has touched all.
© Gary Dodd 2005
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