At Cleveland Clinic
lights have dimmed
highlighting the loss of
Dr. Charis Eng
From Singapore’s shores
to the Great Lakes
under Garber’s care
and Ponder’s takes
She found her zone
a place to play
where genes revealed
what words can’t say
She challenged norms
she broke the cuffs
reversing patients’
genetic bad luck
Her work with PTEN
redefined
what once was scattered
now aligned
For every patient
hope she brought
in every discovery
purpose sought
Mentor, leader,
friend and guide
in every heart
she’s still beside
Her legacy
a glowing flame
through every life
that bears her touch
We mourn her loss
but celebrate
a life lived fully
a life so great
Her spirit soars
where angels sing
forever recalled
Dr. Charis Eng
– Theo Ross