A TRIBUTE TO MY SISTER

When I was a baby,
you got married and moved away.
To that big old farm where you would always stay.
You had two boys who are great sons,
and their love for you was your only fun.
The memory stays with me, that every Easter you would be there,
at our home to show us you care.
You and your family used to come and visit, and bring candy, eggs, and fluffy toys,
to all your younger sisters to bring us joy.
We didn't get to spend many days together, but the time we had, I will remember forever.
You have had much responsibility all your life.
To me, it seems your life was full of strife.
There was Granny and Homer to worry about.
Never a break or a time out.
I don't know how you held up through it all, but you never stumbled nor did you fall.
You never was able to find time for you,
to make friends and and have fun and enjoy yourself.
It seems all your dreams were put on the shelf.
Then your family expanded when you was sent grandchildren to love.
You were then so proud,
and grateful to our father from above.
It is amazing, all you have done to make your family happy and still not complain.
If I had been stuck in your shoes,
I don't know if I could have stayed sane.
Your husband got sick and you had to take care of him, and then you got sick, and wasn't able to do it anymore.
I am sure you wonder what God has in store, for a woman who gives and gives, and then gives some more.
All though you still live far away,
I pray for you sister every day,
that God will send you healing, love and light, and take all of your pain and heavy burdens away.

Copyright by Judith Pleasant 3/23/ 2002

Since I wrote this poem,
my prayers were answered that I prayed for you.
You left your pain, illness, and burdens behind, to join other family members that went on before you,
who showed you what being in God's presence can do for you.
You are happy in the light, and I know now that you're all right.
I love you sister dear, and though you're gone, your presence is always near.