How did you die so bravely?
You appeared so peaceful through all your treatments.
You approached each new hurdle with quiet determination.
How did you die so bravely?

Your last few months were difficult for all
But you gave strength to everyone,
When we should have done the same for you.
How did you die so bravely?

You were great with our kids.
You showed them what life was and what it was not.
You helped them laugh during the last precious months.
How did you die so bravely?

We should have done more
But even everything would not have been enough.
You asked for very little and quietly accepted your future
And talked to the children about their future.
Even when you knew......
Why did you have to die so bravely?

You had strength and beauty through all your illness
Through the ups and downs and the ups and downs of others
Why did you have to die so bravely?
Why did you have to die...