Last night I cried the tears of pain, and wallowed in despair;
today I feel only peace and love, surrounded by those who care.
I thought my strength had been seeped away, my battle seemed too hard;
but my sisters, three, with dutiful love, formed my very own bodyguard.
They lovingly wiped my tears away, and guided me back to my path,
the tears of pain turned to tears of joy, as they showed me how to laugh.
I quickly forgot my personal loss, there was no longer sorrow;
for I was reminded of work to be done, that could not wait till the morrow.
The battle has left a wound that is deep, and the ever present scar;
but my strength has been rekindled, like a bright and shining star.
I forgot my pain, I forgot my grief, that was yesterday;
And now I feel God's warm embrace, and the challenge of today.
P. Coracas (C)
7.7.1998