Drinking tea with Sharon

Gossiping and chatting, sharing stories, gazing amazed at the clever antics of children

Women’s talk, women’s time, women together but no longer

Friendship and laughter, snappy irritations, quiet conversation, life’s joys

Intimate closeness revealing each other’s strengths and weakness

No holds barred, a feisty relationship with laughter and tears

Love, fondness, understanding, misunderstanding but no longer

Now memories only of strength and independence live on in my mind

Haunting me, making me smile, making me cry and filling my heart with heaviness

Nurturing, kind, loving woman, hardworking, fast moving, caring and kind

Tough woman, inspiring woman, busy woman but no longer

Tears are wasted when life’s to be lived and your legacy lives on