Tested to the limit
Endured all they could

In the end measured and found themselves wanting 

Life weighed against perceptions of perceptions

Tried and tired
Heartbroken 
They left us behind

What we would give for but one more moment 

To forgive, to forget
To linger in a gaze,to share a smile
To hear and to be heard

Just one more 

To sit together in silence
To listen with our entire beings with open, compassionate hearts

To hold
To love 


Life is not convenient
Its lessons come fast and are often harsh

Do it now
Say it now

Love now
Time does not wait