Lorene Dekko Salsbery

I did not know Lorene well.
I learned about her
during a phone conversation
with her mother, a long time friend.
She told me Lorene supported
and encourage those about her
when showing their concern
as her condition progressed.
She made light of serious things
to ease their minds.
She ventured into all methods
that might finally cure
this relentless disease.
She comforted her sister Erika
as she encouraged her to
continue to fight
even though they knew
the end might be near.
She was compassionate
and understanding,
thoughts that will remain
with all those
who knew her