22nd Light

She opens her eyes.

They feared she never would.
They feared that she would change.

She fooled them all.

Death never graced her front step,
only Life.

Her life,
Her path--
this is her life's path.

They feared this day would never come.
They feared she'd never be the same.

She showed them all.

Pieces of her are missing,
but there is much she has gained.

Twirl, smile, laugh,
cry, sit, and hope.

She closes her eyes.

[ SJM ]