My Life . . . My Love . . . My All

With my eyes I see . . . you, slumped over in your chair,

Newspaper in disarray, a snore escapes your lips.

With my heart I see . . . you, so virile on your skis,

shushing down the slopes, your laughter fills the air.

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With my eyes I see . . . the falter in your step,

your lack of appetite and how easily you tire.

With my heart I see . . .the spring with which you walk,

your lust for food and life, your boundless energy.

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With my eyes I see . . . the hollow in your cheek,

your clouded eyes and sallow, faded complexion.

With my heart I see . . . your radiant smile,

the sparkle in your eye, the dimple in your chin.

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Demons stole your zest for life, one by one they wore you down,

Cancer . . . Prostitus . . . Diabetes eroded your vitality.

In my heart you'll ever be Strong and vital as before,

filled with love, joy and laughter, my life . . . my love . . . my all.