TOGETHER WE WERE STRONG I watched as she lay dying Every day for two full weeks But I failed to let the tears flow And cause tear stains on my cheeks Instead I told her I refuse To mar your reputation Although she couldn't respond I knew she heard my recitation For twenty years, we were one Then suddenly, her life was done But we were bonded for the duration Now I await our separation I never got to say good bye Yet I knew that she must die All hope is gone for her to live While she still had so much to give I must face life on my own Knowing soon she will be gone The peace I feel cannot be wrong Because together, we were strong 24 August 2018 For the contest sponsored by July Morning (Originally entered) 17 March 2018 For the contest sponsored by Silent One