ONE MORE STEP

ONE MORE STEP

Dedicated to my sister Iris Carole

The ravages of time had taken
A very heavy toll on her health
But she had inner courage
And a spirit filled with wealth.

She trusted in her God to help
Her keep the will to live;
And she would never just give up
She had so much love to give!

Just one more step! she used to say
As the pain coursed through her leg -
She'd move ever so slowly then
But she never ever paused to beg.

She took the world in stride, you see,
For her love and faith were strong,
She sang a hymn as we drove home
Knowing she did not have too long.

The cancer finally took her
But I can hear her saying still:
Just one more step! You'll make it!
And I'm sure now that I will.

For she left behind a legacy
Of all that she held dear;
The people that she cherished
Still have her spirit here.

So when things go from bad to worse,
And it's hard to keep going on -
Remember Just one more step!
And your heartache will be gone!

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