Photos, Memories, Days Gone By

I sifted through photos of days gone by.

Each brought with it a memory.

Life was sweet, carefree, happy.

I was young- we all were.

Back then, I took for granted you'd always be here.

It didn't occur to me you'd be gone someday.

Through innocent eyes I viewed the world.

I know now how blessed I was to have a warm home,

a wonderful, loving family and a

a door that welcomed everyone.

Although those times are gone,

the love you gave is not.

Even though you are no longer on this earth,

your spirit is alive-

with me all the time.

I touch the photos of life, youth, smiles, family-

and feel the energy ride up through my fingertips

to my heart.

Where you'll live forevermore.