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I Find Her Lounging Outside
I find her lounging outside
Calmly taking in all that is around her...
The leaves sway on the titanic size trees...
She wore her soiled gloves
And lying beside her were her gardening tools
The lines on her soft face showing only maturity...
Not age
The sweet smell of the roses and lilac linger,
The picture of perfection to me...
Walking through the door
Into the delicious smells,
She showers me with hugs,
And as she turns back to cooking,
I feel serene
Together we all are as a whole
Laughter, smiles, stories, and cherished moments...
I wish this could stay just as it is
I see her sleep in the living room with an angelic glow
She awakens and gathers me in her arms...
We fall into slumber and dream...
Beautiful and strong,
I love her more and more each day
My dad was there,
Every moment of that day,
Holding her there in his arms...
Time stops when the phone rings,
I hear the sound of...silence...
Taking her last breath he says he loves her...
As she slowly slips away from him...
And me
Now I dream and she is there
Often,
I can find her...
Lounging outside
