The Gray Bracelet

The Gray Bracelet

I wear a gray bracelet.

I wear it everyday.

It reminds me of the little things

that can so quickly go away.

It makes me stop and appreciate

how fragile life can be.

I have learned to be less quick

to judge, to anger, or complain.

It helps me to remember

what really matters in life.

I welcome the reminder

as it is so easy to lose our way.

I wear a gray bracelet.

I wear it everyday.

It is simple, nothing fancy.

Speckled with pink words

that tell the story,

that make it special.

She’s only one but

has the strength of many

to face each dawning day.

In every picture I see of her

as she walks along this journey,

her smile, so infectious,

always fills the frame.

With youthful eyes that shine,

her spirit clearly strong,

Meghan inspires me

to truly live an old cliché,

“make good use of time.”

I wear a gray bracelet.

I wear it everyday.

It sometimes causes questions

that are difficult to answer,

however, her story must be shared.

Her story of faith and courage,

of never giving up.

It is the most valuable

thing I will ever wear and

as I go throughout the day,

I often think of Meghan,

especially when I pray.

Denise Larochelle Lessard,  Meghan’s  Cousin

This poem was written when my best friend Meghan had cancer, she has since then passed away, but reading this makes me smile at the memories i had with her, and look to my gray bracelet which sits on my arm. I love the emotions that pour out of this, and make you see Meghan even if you never met her.