She smiled
And then said goodbye,
And slipped away, as if into the next room.
A paralysing stillness washed over you;
And your heart was suspended too.
Selfless and brave,
She had never been one to even whisper complaint.
Ever strong,
A courageous and miraculous woman.
And over the years together,
Now seeming but a fleeting moment in time,
Your lives had been blended by the love of each other.
A truly close and happy marriage,
Coupled with an intrinsically deep friendship.
Sharing, caring and utter devotion
Had been your bywords to a content and long marriage.
Time may seem frozen now
And it's your turn to show determination and strength,
Until one day you meet again
In the room next door.