You wore a smile to mask the fray,
While colour slowly bled to gray.
To family, friends, and anyone near,
You spoke no word of hurt or fear.
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I will say that there is no poetess on PoemHunter with your skill at rhyming (other than Miss Quagmire) . Thank you for taking the time to compose such beautiful poems! This is so gorgeous, with wonderful imagery! Thank you for sharing!
Such a marvelous tribute to a truly resilient person, who tried to show the light of truth to those who are blind. The rhythms and the rhymes are breath taking!
Magnificent poem, Lisa! ! ! May God give all of us strength to love unconditionally and shine with truth and light despite the darkness that surrounds us!