I Smile.....

I must continue to smile 

Though it has been a while 

now since you have passed 

I still look back 

and its only yesterday 

that I last kissed your face 

and heard you say 

I love you 

before you slipped away 

and I cant pretend 

that the pain within 

is not there 

but I am aware 

I cannot lay in wallow 

I must follow in the footsteps 

of the woman who raised me 

whose strength amazed me in many ways

Though there are many days 

I don't think I can go on 

I know I must hold on 

For my grace is coming soon 

Though it rains throughout the spring 

there is always Summer in June 

There is always the moon 

that gives light

even as the sun sets unto the night 

There's still a glimmer of hope which shines upon me 

A memory of you 

so I push through 

and I smile because I love you 

and I know you would want me to 

be happy. 

I am off to slumber. 

as the calm words of a friend ponder 

in this mind of mine. 

A chance at Peace.... 

but for now I sleep, goodnight. 

Always and Forever

Though it has been years 

it remains unclear 

as to why you had to go so soon 

Images of you keep flashing through her mind 

Reminded of the night 

you went away 

I pray everyday 

for her to have peace 

For the pain to cease 

in her heart 

I know a part of her is so strong 

But also a part of her, it longs 

to hold you just once more 

and that's the door 

that wont seem to close 

Only God knows 

why you left that day 

in the way you did 

All she can do is live 

with your two beautiful kids 

and the many happy memories you did share

I know you cared for her Avery 

You used to say me 

how much you did 

And although she'll never forget 

that sad time 

May her mind also remember 

some of the happiest Decembers 

you spent together 

And may you live on through her in her heart..... 

"Always and Forever" 

I love you

There isnt a day when I dont miss you

I am not with you 

but we are still together 

Forever as one 

I love you.