Katie...A Tribute

How do I explain the colors of the rainbow when my child can no longer see?
How do I explain an autumn day when the leaves paint a picture on the trees?

How do I describe the beauty of snowflakes as they fall without making a sound?
How can she wish on a shooting star when it falls silently to the ground?

How do I explain the brilliant firworks that will explode and fill the skues?
How do I tell her she cannot drive when there are tears in both of my eyes?

How do I explain the wonder of butterflies or how it feels to see a robin in spring?
How do I tell her I would take her place that for her I would do anything?

How do I tell her not to worry for I am trusting we will find a cure?
How do I encourage her to plan her future when the future is so unsure?

How do I tell her not to give up that we are going to win this fight?
When can I tell her a cure has been found and we've won this battle for sight?

Written by Diane M. Lechner © 2005