Barbara - 12

The flowers nod 
In the early spring wind 
Remembering you
Enjoying that final spring 

The Year of Silence 
When none came 
The sun shone
On empty streets

You fought bravely
And would not give up 
But as nights closed in
So did your world

I stand by the tree
In the Sunken Garden
I hear the sea 
By the village beach 

I still see you 
Climbing the stairs
Cat looking on
You did great

You flew away 
When daylight came 
It was time 
Until the breaking of the Day