In the still of Dawn, you slipped away
Having given it a valiant fight, a warrior’s display
This day brings with it much sorrow and grief
As your loved ones struggle to find some relief

Your courage was quiet, a sacred sound
When faced with such toil, you stood your ground
A beacon of hope, your arms ever inviting
Despite tremendous battles you were bravely fighting

Generous with your love, your cup runeth over
Even in the face of uncertain exposure
Responding to life’s most difficult choices
With beauty and grace, you challenged opposing voices

A mother’s love for her kids is fierce
Bonds so strong, even death can’t pierce
With devotion and care, you guided your crew
Using a parent’s compass, steadfast and true

Thank you for the way you exemplified a path
To achieve successes and to doing so with class
Your examples were plenty, your corrections clear
Allowed for life to be lived with little fear

For though you are gone, you’ll never be far
Your strengths live on in who we are
Your story, now ours, to carry high
A mother’s love for her kids will never die

Tomorrow will be a brand new day
But the love for you Dawn will never fray
To my best friend whose heart is hurting so bad
I am but a phone call away if you need to vent or be mad