For Aunt Ruby by Jane's Ayers Sweat

For Aunt Ruby

The doctor says Death waits

Outside your hospital door

Waiting to take away

The aunt I will always adore.

My mind reruns the memories

Of your laughter and your smiles

Oh to have seen them more often

But there were just too many miles.

Death has come now

Sneaking in while it's dark

You may be gone now

But you surely left your mark.

You were blessed to have 99 years

As your family was blessed to have you

Await me in the cotton fields

I will join you when my life is through.