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In Memory of Kayla

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This is a poem that I wrote for Kayla a while back and I've modified it.  She passed away on Saturday, May 2, 2008 after years of courageous battle with cancer. 

Few souls were as strong
And wise as you were.
You were and always will be an inspiration,
To both the young and old,
The way you fought the demons.
With your grace and faith.
By taking the negative
And only seeing the positive,
Embracing life and love,
Refusing to give up, even at the end.
The light within you will never fade,
For your spirit is far too strong.
Keep your eyes toward the light,
Refusing to see the dark.
May your family and friends be blessed,
With peace, love, and your sweet spirit,

Never to part.

Rest in peace, Sweet Kayla, you will always be in my heart and memories.

With Love,

Karen 

 

You can visit here and leave comments for her Aunt Susan and for Kayla's family.  You may also click here to light a candle for Kayla.   

Posted on Sunday, May 4, 2008 at 03:31PM by Registered CommenterKaren in , , | Comments12 Comments

Reader Comments (12)

Thank you for passing on the information about Kayla. It just breaks my heart to see the demons beat such a young girl. Put she has opened the doors to heaven where she is pain free. God Bless her.

*HUGS*

May 4, 2008 | Unregistered CommenterDawn

Honestly, I hate it when kids get cancer. I really do. If that makes me a bad person, I'm sorry. I just can't stand it.

May 4, 2008 | Unregistered CommenterMargaret

i linked to susan's page too. it is very sad indeed. but
kayla faced this like a true trooper, a strong spirit, and
now she will keep an eye on us from above. beautiful poem,
karen.

May 5, 2008 | Unregistered Commenterpoet

A beautiful poem. May Kayla now rest in peace.

May 5, 2008 | Unregistered CommenterNikki-ann

My prayers go out.... The Lord has a beautiful angel by his side.

May 5, 2008 | Unregistered Commentersteelcowboy

Hmmmm , too sad for words.

May 5, 2008 | Unregistered CommenterMike

I'm so sorry for the loss of your friend Karen.... ~hugs~

May 7, 2008 | Unregistered CommenterDave

No words...truly.

May 7, 2008 | Unregistered CommenterHula Doula

So very sad. My heart is breaking for her family.

May 7, 2008 | Unregistered CommenterPam

This brought tears to my eyes. Lovely poem. My heart goes out to her family, this is so very sad.

May 7, 2008 | Unregistered CommenterKirsi

I like the pictures you take. When are we going to see you.

Hula Girl

May 8, 2008 | Unregistered CommenterHula Girl

What a wonderful poem, Karen. I think Kayla left an imprint on the hearts of those who knew her.

May 8, 2008 | Unregistered CommenterBobbie

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