In loving memory of Shirley Smith

One year

12 months

365 days

However I look at it, it doesn't seem that long ago

I still see your smiling face

I still hear your laugh, which is followed by my own laughter

This shouldn't have happened

It wasn't an accident

It was a disaster.

There is some reassurance knowing that I will see you again,

But that day is still so far away

The only thing left that I can do is pray.

It is you who showed me that there is an after-life

You came to me in my time of need

Your hand reached out and I followed your lead.

Remembering you gives me comfort, although no closure follows

Denial is still present and my heart is still hollow

So many 'if's', 'why's' still plague my mind

But, those questions have no answers and complete happiness is hard to find.

One year

12 months

365 days

Pick one

It is all the same

These are days that pass without you in my life

Although you aren't in my sight, you are in my heart, my soul, and my mind

It isn't getting any easier, but people say to "just give it time."

You will forever be alive within me

I will see you on the other side Shirl.