Bard of Life

For Corine

To the eyes she might seem alone,

But you must see through your heart,

For her joy is just a magnet,

And it has been such from the start.

She has been a friend to many,

Both a mother and a wife,

Though her hands are wrinkled now,

Her eyes are full of life.

A strong woman of faith,

Through her life she always prayed.

To face all with God is her motto,

She still follows this every day.

She has much to share with others,

And each day there is even more,

With joy she keeps the path of life lit,

While her heart remains an open door.

When her husband closed his eyes,

She turned her eyes to the open road,

As host to many in campgrounds,

 To travelers both young and old.

At home she is still playing the part,

Sharing stories of life like a bard,

Following a determined trail of joy,

A choice which should never be hard.

She will never run out of tales,

Though she is a gal who is just 92,

Some say she may talk too much,

I could never think that is true.

With such a love of life,

There is always more to share,

A change of course is not easy,

But you can do so if you dare!