poem 2

[pauline]

The news unexpected and out of the blue
Was horrible and simply couldn't be true.
And, it put me quite out of countenance.
I wanted to cry, I wanted to scream
I wanted to wake and find that this was a dream.
And, it put me quite out of countenance.
This lady, who I love dearly, bears this terrible pain
And shows such pluck in adversity, once again.
And, it puts me quite out of countenance.
I help all I can, I just hope it's enough
I've got to find strength when the going gets rough.
A heartful of hope and a prayer to send
and I will regain my countenance by being this very brave lady's friend.

Pauline Swindells