I Remember You

I Remember You

I close my eyes and remember,
The way you loved me so,
Of shared laughs and many soft kisses,
Times you held and consoled me as I cried,
I can still see and feel your presence,
Through the way I live my own life,
In the everyday things that I do,
Clothes that I wear, captured sayings in my mind,
Pennies from heaven, a cup of tea for two.

At times when I feel I'm too weak to go on,
I find I again hear your words,
Passed through the sands of time,
Gentle nudges of encouragement,
Whispered words of strength in my ear,
It is then I remember their meaning,
I find the courage to get up when I fall,
Wiping my tears away,
I sit and remember you.

I feared I had lost you forever,
I know now that this is not true,
For I still sense your love and your wisdom,
My guardian angel,
With protective wings now wrapped around me,
My memories caressing my soul,
I draw comfort in this blessing you left me,
While knowing that you patiently wait, to show me the way,
Through heavens great doors back to you.

Written by:
Christopher Harris
Dedicated to Lori Harris and Maureen Walstrum
In memory of a truly great woman,
Elizabeth Brennan.