Arthelia

 

She went before my eyes

and I didn’t see her wave.

No blown kiss to say goodbye

no last word to save.

I wonder if she heard;

Our praise,

our love

our goodbyes.

We spoke for all that

couldn’t come,

to be by her side.

But then she sent a message,

encased in a single tear.

I touched it gently with my hand,

and knew it came from within.

It said goodbye for now

I’m going to join my man.

but do not fear,

I’ll watch o’er you from above.

And if some day you miss me;

Just tuck me under your arm,

and pretend that I’m near.

My memory lives within your heart,

my spirit within your soul.

 

© 2017 Don Stewart