Holding Out Hope

“It is the circle of life,” she sighed.

“The kids have grown and having

Children of their own,”

As if she has come to terms with

The fact that she was unable to escape

The inevitable loss

Of a loved one,

As if she held out hope

That he would live

Forever.

Naida Lavon

3/27/2026

Listening to an interview of John Prine’s widow.