| 5 Years Old © Kristie What would you do in 5 short years? Would you make them the most or hide from your fears? Our little Cory chose to live Every day with a smile and love to give Though stricken with cancer before he was one his journey through life had only begun No matter how bad he might have felt He always knew how to make your heart melt Living life to its fullest Each day he Awoke He could make you smile Every time he spoke He filled the room with laughter and tears And touched many lives in his 5 short years He had a surprise if you took his hand then walk you outside to his baseball land It was the game he loved more than anyone you know Once his bat in hand He'd put on a show He would talk of his pets if you'd lend him an ear or anything else you'd take time to hear There were no strangers to Cory Duane He cared for everyone no matter their name The most amazing child for such a young man He looked up to his father ---- His biggest fan When he was picked up at school he beat all the kids out with his arms opened wide "That's my Dad" he would shout They would wait on his brother before going home with Dad And spend the whole weekend playing with every toy he had He would tease his brothers in his superman Jammies and rock his guitar like those at the Grammy's Course Nana and Papa would often stop by to see that their "Precious" was doing alright At the close of day He'd ask "Pat my Butt" Knowing you'd take time no matter what He fought hard to beat the disease he had And would never complain of feeling bad It's certainly not fair the battle he fought All those who knew him took in what he taught For those who missed out on life's smallest lesson We're sorry you missed out on our biggest blessing For someone so young his heart was of Gold You would never have known he was just 5 years old |