Starlight

When I think back,
I can almost hear your laughter.
And now and then I think
I hear you call my name.
Now without you,
The world's a little darker.
And now I know I'm not the same.

Sometimes at night,
I look up at the starlight.
And now it seems as if
One of them is gone.
All I have of you are
Images and memories.
I'm left alone to carry on.

And the night is darkened without your star to shine.
And the world is empty without your face.
For the Lord has chosen to break the ties that bind.
And I have to believe you've gone to a better place.

When the emotions stir,
I wonder why you left me.
I wonder if there's still
A grand and master plan.
And I cry out for one
To lead me to the dawning.
As I plead for strength to stand.

But as I think about you
I begin to realize
That this world was never
Meant for you to stay.
But by your pain and toil
You planted seeds of beauty.
And these seeds must remain.