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.