in my way, goodbye

I don't know if you could ever see
the shed and unshed tears that fall

we may have left so much unspoken
and now in the passing, we're riven

held between the sadness of today
memories we treasure from yesterday

there's so much time cannot replace
I strive to remember your loving face

the things you did in little ways
that changed me until my last day

your passing brings change again
etching into the nature of this man

as I bring myself to say goodbye
I fail to do it now; but I try

to she who I love, as I always will
farewell beloved; my heart is still.

Date Added: Sunday January 4, 2004 - [permalink]

Dedication /Inspiration:
Farewell Aunt Caroline; you were one of the best part of a man I love immensely still with your passing.