Remember the summers stolen a glance,
I would toddle holding your gentle hands.
And the winters washed in a tide,
I would cuddle by your side.
Stories of childhood left to cherish-
princess, bears, lions, fairies and like.
Why couldn’t the heavens wait,
Just a little longer?
Just so I could listen to those stories one more time;
Just so you could feed me one more bite;
Just a day, for your little prayer to lighten my way;
Just a graceful smile, to brighten my day!
What should I give in return?
To have you with me for one more dawn
To hug you tight; to say, ‘Be my sunshine’
To kiss your soft wrinkled cheeks,
To see tears of joy shine in your eyes,
To truly feel complete with you in sight.
Nevertheless, yours has been a long journey
Filled with patience, perseverance and faith
Bless the places where you spread warmth and care
Now, rest in peace and be proud of the legacy left to share
I might not BE like you
But I hope, you will love me too.
Thank you for being reason
I still hope for life after death
Just so I could say, ‘Be my sunshine’- one more time!
