If this was a soap opera, we would change the channel, but Brandy knows — it’s not.

Family photo taken during Brandy’s visit to the hospital to cheer Leslie

Loyal and loving
Brandy is patient
Waiting, worrying
The enemy relentless
The Warrior weary
Today’s battle over
Brandy makes room
For Leslie’s return
She smiles, then sleeps
And Brandy weeps

My hero and inspiration is my daughter-in-law, Leslie — her reluctant co-star, Brandy. Thanks to Michael Stalcup for his wonderful poem and prompt, “Soap”. Thanks also to our host, Kathy Jacobs, and to the entire Chalkboard team!