I looked out over snowy mountains
stretching as far as one soul could see
Her image lay softly in each bank of snow,
each of its wondrous peaks

The rebirth of nature came, ushering in Her image and spirit
emblazoned in each sunflower, Her beauty held in every new
life replenished by Her loving tears

Her smile warmed the soul and brought sunshine to the world,
radiated it and gave a glow and glimmer
to everything Her warmth touched

Yet, even as Her time came to an end,
she gave over Her inner soul to give color and purpose
to the circle of life

She was indeed a beauty for all seasons,
a timeless soul that gave of herself without regard of sacrifice

It was always
Her