From a tiny little princess, you became a beauty queen

Your flair for life shined as you walked through every scene

You took the world head-on with its sorrow and pain

By laughter and courage you bravely overcame

One day you were challenged by a horrible disease

You were quite young and won that battle with ease

You showed us the mighty strength you had deep within

To be a soldier and what it takes for everyone to win

You grew to face another war in your life as a young lady

With many scars you must endure seeking strength daily

Needing help from someone who you knew really cared 

Mother and daughter woven together by a kidney they would share

But the war was not yet over, and your strength indeed surpassed

Through pain and through weakness, bravery was unmasked

Showing others and the world what a soldier must be

Again towards the front lines to fight in another scene

Brother and sister coupled together, taking a stand

A kidney in love was given, facing the battle at hand

Victory emerged yet another day

As you conquered again putting the enemy at bay

This was not the last battle you would have to win 

And time was needed to recover yet again

Days to laugh and share with friends, 

Family to love and make amends

Independent now and in your own special place

But once again a battle you would have to face

Unexpectedly it would take you to that heavenly shore

Where the voices of victory shout ever more

The last battle you faced had already been won

On a hill called Golgotha by God’s only Son

You didn’t face it alone, He was already there

For this battle was won by a Father who cares.

© Copyright 2012, Dawn K. Smith

Written February 4, 2012