FOR JEANNIE-AGE 14



	I laid down in my bed to sleep-emotions were so raw-

	There was no peace from deep within-I was witnessing what you saw.

	I didn't see it with you  when you took the pain for me.

	You came along to save us-that's how you came to be.



	You couldn't let those tear drops fall,

	When they were so very mean.

	You stood there strong yet trembling-

	You couldn't even scream.



	Jeannie how much I love you-

	For helping to save this life.

	You bore the brunt of pain

	and carried all the strife.



	I cried last night and held you closely to my breast

	And told you that I love you for saving me and the rest.

	Dear child we cried together-for all our common pain

	And now we will walk together in the sunshine after rain.



		JULY 12,1997.

		Carol			

	



 

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