{"sf1_id":919966,"sf2_id":"bebRbNae","title":"Till the end...","author":"Jiblits","words":183,"posted_at":"2015-10-10T06:19:00.000Z","tags":["Poem","Poetry","Short Story","slice of life"],"url":"https://fse.anthro.fr/stories/919966-till-the-end","original_url":"https://sofurry.com/s/bebRbNae","image_url":"https://cdn.sofurryfiles.com/submissions/thumbnails/c4/aa/c4aad100-9afb-46b1-bd3a-ca07238f01b0","description":"In memory of my friend Mary...","content":"Till the end...\n\n  \n\nYou helped me in times uncertain\nWhen I felt my show was about over, \u0026nbsp;u raised the curtain\n\nWhen the days felt done for good\n\nYou held out your hand where I buckled \u0026 patiently stood\n\nAmong the second thoughts that now pass my mind\n\nEach one with you is infinitely kind\n\nI hold a cold hand for the final time till soil \u0026 tears surround what's left behind\u0026nbsp;\n\nHear now, I shall stand as best I can, till tears fall \u0026 my composure begins to unwind\n\nWhen that happens, forgive me for my pitiful tears \u0026 cries\u0026nbsp;\n\nTo say I cared very little would be the biggest of lies\n\nWe weren't related by blood, but family is how you treated me\n\nYou gave wisdom with choice, \u0026 always answers heartfelt \u0026 free\n\n  \n\nYou were like a grandmother to me \u0026 always will be\u0026nbsp;\n\n  \n\nYou gave what little you had, anytime, anywhere.....\n\nYou were an angel down here, I'm sure your one up there....\n\n  \n\n  \n\n---To a great friend who did everything she could till the end---\n\nI'll never forget you....promise...\n  \n  \n\n"}