Painful, Memorable Absence

I loved him a lot,

But didn’t show it from the start.

Now he’s gone, and I really regret

Not expressing the love I felt.

I love him still, with all my heart,

Even if he’s not here and we’re far apart.

She’s deeply hurt by memories, too precious to forget,

Replaying a video of him repetitively as if it would bring him back.

The love they had, a story now left incomplete.

Thoughts of your time spent in America with us,

Telling stories and sharing trust.

Milk and cereal your go-to early, early morning meal.

And I remember the nights, you were awake,

Praying for hours, your faith so great.

I know that heaven is where you’ll be,

For your deeds were always just and right.

When I heard the news, I couldn’t cry,

Too overwhelmed by the pain inside.

I miss you every day that goes by,

Wishing you were here with about every breath.

But until we meet again one day,
I’ll remember you and pray and pray and pray.