From your heartbeat came the patter of feet, to a drumbeat, you moved, you marched.

From learning to knowing, from loved to loving. Sometimes caressing, always caring.

Offering insight from hindsight, sharing momentous joy, despite life’s sorrows.

Seizing solace from song and power from prayer.

The drum beats and your ascent is assured.

But so it is, as you peak you fall, as you fall, you fade, And in a hospital bed, with the beat in retreat

Final words were wisely whispered,

Until your breath was beyond your gasp.

DF