that night
Jennifer Wiley
It entered our lives
the night it invaded your body —
uninvited and without warning.
we had to be strong,
for you would not win this battle alone.
you were so brave and determined.
I tried to be the stronger one,
but as I took you in my arms
(that night war was declared)
your warrior bones
pierced my fronted shield
and there bled my soul —
warm, salty tears.
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