And her name was Martha

She was a lady
So tiny and so quiet
Gave up so little to be known
Surrendering all for love and light

She came so quickly
So small for too little time
No time to learn
No time to wonder at the future

Her clothes were white
Her face just a glimmer
Her voice still so faint
Her eyes pure in life

She came and went in nighttime
She had my heart with one breath
She was a dream I could not wish for
And her name was Martha