For you

Misty morning

Flowers with dew

Hidden birds calling

Walking slowly to you

Dark night

Roads, holes with water

Staying awake is a fight

Roaring camp fire and laughter

Midday white

Powder piled high

Mittens and boots fit just right

Hot cocoa, down with a sigh

Cool winds

Colours on trees with a splash

Birds on branches flap their wings

Leaves descend without a crash

You were here

You went away

To me, you are a Dear

Still much to say

Growing stronger

Learning more each day

Wishing you were here longer

For wisdom and peace I pray

Happy birthday Grandma

For anyone who may read this and who may be dealing with the loss of a loved one, please know you’re not alone. You can still have hope and joy in your life. These things don’t fade. You can still have them and try each day to live your best life, to be the best version of yourself. Don’t beat on yourself for not being there, for starting to forget what your loved one looked like, or for anything else you’re beating on yourself for. Today is a beautiful day even if you can’t see it. Grieve. Go through your process the best way you know how. Whatever you do, don’t neglect yourself. You are here for a reason. Be thankful, show gratitude, love yourself, and be your best you.

Leave a comment