(*) I Once Met a Woman by Judith S. Amatangelo

I Once Met a Woman by Judith S. Amatangelo

I once met a woman 

Walking on a cool autumn day 

Content not conspicuous 

With each step, moments embraced 

As the sun gently shown upon her face 

I once met a woman 

Petite in stature 

Self-reliant 

In the midst of completing life’s mosaic 

Each choice a different color, creating a living masterpiece 

I met a woman once 

With deep convictions 

Steadfast faith 

Who embraced laughter, her loved ones 

And all life had to offer as she ran life’s race 

The woman I met was a wife, a mother, 

A grandmother, a great grandmother, an aunt 

A very, very dear friend 

Lynda Chiu 

She touched hearts with her wisdom and practical nature 

The woman I met endured pain, picking herself up, and continuing life’s journey 

Persevering through life’s numerous challenges, facing them head on 

With confidence and a profound will to succeed 

Transcending disbelief 

Trading places with doubt, replacing it with firm convictions 

The woman I met inspired 

Evidenced a zest for life 

Traveled with a quest 

Gathering acquisitions of knowledge 

Her souvenirs to share with the rest 

I once met a woman, who I am honored to call my friend, my sister, my confidant 

Who lives forever in our hearts as her goodness continues to thrive 

In our loving memories 

To be forever cherished 

Of Lynda Chiu