Lucy
Like a leading lady in a story from my youth
You came back to us for the second act.
Invited to tea, those self-deprecated skills being developed.
I was well fed, well watered and well pleased!
We laughed and chatted and worked
On the words about your previous life.
From such a drama of return, you were back with us all wholeheartedly
And lived life to the full, knowing what could be.
No nonsense and matter of fact, pressing onward.
New romance was desired and you found it too, and embraced it.
Another stage of life was entered, on the road ahead you continued,
rarely looking back.
Yet a change - and a cruel hand was dealt,
A change in health, at first not knowing, but then the truth.
Yet, so positive, such strong signs...
I never thought you'd be taken, it couldn't be done.
Darkness progressed and you were determined to outrun.
Not to be, fate intervened, and
You were gone. But I'll never forget what we had, what we all had in you.
You've left an imprint on all that's forever true.
For that, I'll use the words of your idol, The King -
Thank you very much.
