I went to visit Katie in hospital the week before she got married and although very poorly she was so excited to be marrying her soul mate. I was humbled and so in awe of her bravery that she inspired me to write this poem. The Butterfly A butterfly flew through the door and landed on my bed With fluttering wings, looked up at me and this is what she said Open up a dictionary, turn the page and take a look inside Start with A for Angel - what you find will make you smile It reads beautiful young girl, only just 3 decades old A massive, dazzling heart made of purest solid gold Flick over the pages and turn to letter C This word describes her absolutely perfectly C is for Courageous it means brave and without fear This girl is all those things and has been all this year Keep looking through the book and stumble upon D The word Determination is the one that you will see A mind that is determined and resolute and firm To beat this nasty evilness that’s poisoning her world We’ll carry on quickly now and arrive at letter I Underneath the bold type, a lovely word you’ll spy “Inspiration” spell the letters - and she is from top to toe The most inspiring, brilliant person you have the pleasure to know The next word in this alphabet begins with a capital P It means Precious and adored and loved in abundancy The butterfly sat very still whilst I listened a little more “Don’t be sad”, she said to me “don’t be sad at all…” A happy occasion comes next week – You have a wedding to attend Smile on your face and in your heart, think sparkly, glittering thoughts And celebrate the marriage of a very special friend. By Dawn Robinson