Friday, July 11, 2008

Last Breath

Today a friend of mine took her last breath.
The moment I heard of the news I gasped.
I felt the earth should pause and
The cars on the highway should move to the side.
The birds, crickets and wildlife should quiet and
All human beings should stop but for a moment
To honor my dear friend who too has stopped.

In honor of Sophie Marie Carmichael, a woman of faith and great fighter against cancer.