The Lady

I hope the one who inspired this can find strength in it.  I hope others facing the same can find meaning.  - Eric

She was there,

At a garage sale,

Sitting with family,

Speaking with a smile,

Full of life and joy,

Sharing her feelings,

Inspiring a laugh,

Enjoying the warmth,

Of family and sunshine,

And where I met her,

Pure happenstance,

Her terminal cancer,

Pure circumstance,

She would not allow it,

To take away her focus,

From the music of life,

Surrounding us all,

And as I see sunsets,
Each of different color,

I remember the lady,

And the truth within her,

We are here for a day,

And life is a gift,

But love is forever.