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Words for the Journey

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When we first met,

I did not know,

That you would come,

And how fast you'd go!

 

I did not know,

That in the end,

I would have to lose,

Such a real good friend!

 

I did not know,

It would hurt this much,

To be without you,

And your loving touch!

 

You left me here,

And I did not know,

What to do,

Or where to go!

 

I did not know,

What I to say,

When everyone asked,

If I was okay!

 

I did not know,

You'd be taken from me,

Cause you were taken away,

So very suddenly!

 

I did not know,

That it would hurt this bad,

But now that I know,

I'm extremely sad!

 

If I had known then,

What I know now,

I would've done things differently,

Someway or somehow!

 

I did not know,

How soon you'd leave,

And now that you're gone,

It's so hard to believe!

 

Though I know now,

What I didn't know then,

I'd still do it all over,

Just to see you again!

 

I did not know,

That grief would last this long,

When should I move on,

And try to be strong?

 

I do know one thing, 

Even though we're apart,

My love for you won't change,

You'll forever be in my heart!

 

Author: Tina Tellez

Date Written: March 13, 2016

 

Rest In Heavenly Peace My Loved Ones!

Ramon Roberto Tellez Sr./ July 2, 1961-March 4, 2007

Amanda Paggett/ January 20, 1982-March 2, 2016