Kath - Who Echoes Still Poem by Janet Budd

I’m not supposed to say it
But let’s face it, it’s true
I can think of loads of people
Who should be dead instead of you.
Those people who contribute nothing
To the lives they’ve got
Kath……..
You give such a lot,
And you keep on giving
I’m certain you’ll now know
Those seeds of joy you planted
Will never cease to grow
In the hearts of those who know you
Or met you for a while.
A lady of compassion
Imagination, wit and style
I’m angry at your going.
I feel it’s just a waste
Then I close my eyes and listen.
Hear your laughter and a tale
You’re telling or retelling to a friend.
So, although my eyes burn
With sad tears, I have to smile.

See—you’re doing it again………