Good

For my beloved daughter, who has a lifelong illness

If each of us could share a little piece of your pain

The way we share your love

We would

If we could endure for you

To give you gentle rest

We would

Yet no darkness can overwhelm your light

No amount of pain or tears can change you

You have taken what this dying world deals out

And you keep your integrity

I have seen forever

And touched the newest day of hope

And I want with all my heart

To share it with you

I wish you sunlight on your golden hair

And new warm winds on your gentle face

I wish you laughter in your baited breath

And sweet hope in your heart

For this cage won't hold you for long

And you will not always hurt

Yet you will always be loved

And you will always be

Good

For Rachel