tactically,
we assumed
she would die young,
like her sister and her son
who lost battles to asthma
but Aunt Jeanette held her
fight to breathe for 81 years
till leukemia attacked.
Her final orders: “You
better go now before
you make me cry!”
De at dVerse poets pub invites us to write quadrilles (44 words) on the theme: GO
a poem in my pocket 
Feb 25, 2021 @ 09:20:14
So moving, Lynn. She’s sounds like a strong, wise, funny woman, and someone you cherished. I’m sorry for your loss.
Feb 25, 2021 @ 15:39:53
Thank you, Merril ❤
Feb 25, 2021 @ 15:41:51
You’re very welcome!
Feb 24, 2021 @ 21:08:34
She lived strong and even in her last moments, wanted that strength to be passed on to you, not her parting tears!. She sounds like quite a lady.
Feb 25, 2021 @ 15:40:29
She was! Thanks for your comments, Dora 🙂
Feb 23, 2021 @ 16:11:42
This is so moving, Lynn! A most beautiful tribute to a lady who gives strength a brand new definition 🙂
Feb 23, 2021 @ 16:42:03
I appreciate your kind comments, Sanaa.
Feb 23, 2021 @ 14:53:21
I life my glass to Aunt Jeanette!
Feb 23, 2021 @ 16:42:23
Cheers, Bev!
Feb 23, 2021 @ 14:22:52
Sounds like she was a warrior all the way to the end.
Feb 23, 2021 @ 16:42:43
Absolutely!