For Jo

Borne with courage and dignity

Standing tall so we wouldn't see

The strength it took to go on each day

From your path you didn't stray

Amongst us all you shared your smile

And always stopped to talk awhile

A gentle word or conversation

But your pain you never mentioned

I'll never forget crying with laughter

Your sense of fun even facing disaster

Special days with family and friends

You gave us your love to the very end

And on the day we all said goodbye

A single feather fell from the sky

Sent to us so we'd all know

We'd never be without our beloved Jo