Brave Heart Poem by Deva De Silva

As skies lighten, and clouds glow
Every morning she wakes up
With a spirited heart
Be it dragging herself off, or
Springing up, on her cat's paws
Busying herself with unfamiliar
Now, familiar daily chores
Without breaking a sweat, or
Missing a quarter of a beat
In her capable pace, she races through
A long list of Things-to-Do
She's got to-
Keep a zillion clinic appointments
Smile through blood transfusions
Let her caregivers know
That she's super fine
She's got to-
Write on her blog
On a myriad of topics
On Hope, Pause, and Focus
To inspire her readers
She's got to-
Sing at the mosque
In her divine voice
Simple wisdom in her words
To touch others hearts
She's got to-
Place herself, second
Her loved ones, first
To ensure them, always
That she is super fabulous!
She's got to-
Device ways to stay focused
Burning a think candle
Late into nights
Yet, keeping a cool brow
At all times!
She is the
Smile that warms the coldest of hearts
Attitude that clears the darkest of skies
Heart that defies the odds that exist
Soldier standing proud
Marching head on
Towards the enemy lines
Armed with a robust belief
In her god's graciousness
As I watch her from a distant
My heart heavy with awe
I send her strength, courage
And my deepest of love
That I summon in every form:
Breeze caressing her face
Raindrops tracing her hair
Golden leaves flying in her garden
Dancing trees in the wind tunes
Snowflakes glistening on branches
Stars lighting up her skies
Moonlight guiding her to sleep
As she rests until the daybreak