Forever 48

October 15, 2006

Forever 48

Just sharing a poem I wrote for my Mom....

Forever 48

So many things left to do, so many places yet to see;
countless things I should have said.
You should have turned 50 today but
you will remain forever 48.

The day you left this earth still haunts me,
And images of you in that casket flicker behind my closed eyes.
Sometimes I dream you're still alive,
But wake to find it was all a cruel joke.

Too soon you left this earth,
To go to your heavenly home.
I hope your walking on streets of gold
Where you will forever continue to be, 48.

Sometimes I think I hear your gentle laughter on the breeze.
Sometimes the wind feels like your tender touch.
And I long so for your loving embrace,
And the unconditional love only a mother could show.

I know somewhere out there you're watching over me,
And spending time with loved ones gone before.
I hope it's all you dreamed of, until I see you again;
many more birthday's will pass but you will be forever 48.