The Ending of a Story

The ending of a story,
The last turning of a page.
The author's quill falls silent,
No more memories to be made.

The ending of a story,
An epic one at best.
Full of love and pride and laughter,
Of gentle smiles that never rest.

The ending of a story,
A life lived with strength and grace-
With faith that never wavered,
And understanding that rarely swayed.

The ending of a story,
I was blessed to have the chance-
To be a character in the making,
Of a life that too soon passed.