Before, During, After

Before I was feeling empty

Since joy didn’t fit in my heart

Smiles came and went with sad sorrow

Frowns seemed to frame my empty face

During this time, I found my way

Seeking my truths as I did pray

Understood that my days turned black

Comfort in life I now did lack

All was taken in a short flash

Dreams tumbled and suddenly crash

As failure overtook one’s mind

Your love in life turned cold and blind

Sorrow captured my body’s peace

Life we lived died coming to cease

After years of solitude pain
The mind grew and heart became full
Faith in one’s own self and in God
Taught me again to become full

- Rhoda Galgiani