Sister Beth

"Oh Sister Beth,why is there no other half?"
There have been plenty
To make me quiver
Make me laugh
I have also been on that "other side"
Where laughter dwindled
Remembered pain now resides
"Dear Sister Beth,it's not always like
That you know"
Oh yes it is!
A long long row to hoe
The loves of my life right now
As you see
Are my wonderful friends
And my precious family
To take from them
The time i wish to share
Is far too precious
I could not the thought even bear
I do appreciate the thoughtfulness
Of your inquiry
But let your minds rest
And please let me be!