Your smile lingers in my mind.
I can still recall the sparkle in your eye
and the sound of your laughter.
Memories comfort me
when missing you threatens
to overtake my heart.
I remember how we laughed
and loved
and gave each other strength
in the hard times…
how much we cherished
not being alone
any more.
We didn’t have it easy.
Our lives were constantly
challenged by circumstances
that could have broken our spirits
or even our bond….
but we had been through worse,
and we knew how precious
our togetherness was,
so instead they made us
stronger.
I look back
and think of the things
you did for me out of love,
things you wouldn’t have done
for yourself –
the vegetable garden,
that silly chicken coop –
and I realize you did those
because you wanted to show me
how much I meant to you.
I hope you understood
how much your love changed me.
I hope you knew being with you
made me a better person.
Thank you for loving me.
©4-10-2018
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