Ancient Whispers

You stepped up to the alter

And began to pray

Not for yourself,

But for the lives of others.

You gave hope to those who were lost and

Gave faith to the depressed

You gave them the will to live on

All because you cared.

You poured out all your soul

Fearless, even though you knew

Your fate had already been decided

And the doors to your future were closed.

It tares me apart, that I wasn't there

To hear your last words,

I still hear your voice echoing

In my heart, fainter than my tears.

Now all I have to give

Are these simple prayers,

But I will remember you always

Ancient whispers echo in my mind.