Lady Life

She stood beside you as you took your first breath
Laid her hand on your heart and gave you a soul
And as you watched she died herself and faded
To feed another child their first heart
To give another youth a purpose
To give her precious gifts
To see you shine your eyes
She turned away
But she'll be back some day
To remove the gift you were given at the start
To take away your breath
And make you cry.