My heart grew more fonder. <br />Each time I saw you at your best. <br />So happy and wholesome. <br />And filled with cheerfulness. <br />Then suddenly you began to falter. <br />And your eyes grew dim <br />But you'd always remember to give praise to him <br />Then slowly, as you grew weaker each day. <br />Tears came to my eyes each time, I'd see you kneel and pray. <br />For life is short, and oh so brief. <br />To see you in such pain, brought my heart such grief. <br />So gather around you, all of you love ones. <br />Don't just sit there all alone. <br />There's nothing left but sadness, when your hope is gone.<br /><br />Blair Jarrells<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/when-your-hope-is-gone/
