Treasures Along the Way

The news was shocking, sudden,
Family news, sad, tragic
My husband’s sister died
Too young and too soon.

We hear news of others’ drug overdose
and feel a collective sadness.
But this is close, sharp, real.
Years and years of love and pain

She made it through so many scary roads,
Even turned it around- helping others with the same for awhile.
We thought the demon was slain and maybe gone.
Her children hurting, ripped apart inside.

Her beautiful voice and smile,
Her fighting, strong presence,
Her life force so vibrant, filled with love

All gone now-Demon drugs carried her away from us
Why did she say “yes” again?
Did she fool herself she could win?

Deep inside, the still small voice whispers,
“She’s not gone,
She will rise,
Rise, rise again—-Because of HIM”!

We love you, Holly

I love you

Written by Becky Hull