She walked the road in silence
A path that many fear,
Racing round each corner,
Embracing every year.

She did not break her journey,
Or give in to the pain,
Pushing out the toxins as they
Crowded round her brain

And all the time she lived a life
Of fun and celebration,
Whilst underneath she hid her thoughts
Of hopeless desperation.

She gave her life to others,
Supporting everyone,
Whilst knowing that her days were short
And she would soon pass on.

And I am just in awe of her
And all she gave to me,
And how she kept that inner strength
In balance, perfectly.