Until then

Empty Arms

There was a time when the flat house was full

when she was needed, her hands so gentle

but her young moved on, leaving her home bare

though she holds great pride, she's left in despair

left longing alone, yearning for return

aware of her luck, yet the pain still burns

a life devoted, she did all she could

young time cut too short, alone, she withstood

wishing for one hug, just one more to hold

from her babies lost, she lost to death's cold

8/24/13