In memoriam Barbara

On 6 October this year, I lost my close friend Barbara. She passed away after an 11-month battle with cancer.

I brought you to your final resting place
under the sun
in the wind
by the sea

I was with you
when you were terrified
warding off
the oncoming darkness

I made you laugh
at sunset
on your final day
we laughed as light left us

I encouraged you
each night
as you struggled
up the stairs

With a stick
hauling yourself
around the pillar
bereft of strength

I sat with you
watching
detectives
and gameshows

I loved it
when you came along
for that final carride
up to the top of the moor

Your fight
was valiant
right
to the very end