Tick,
The hands are moving.

Tock,
Life is slowing.

Tick,
Seconds are passing.

Tock,
Nothing is changing.

Tick,
Moments are fading.

Tock,
The clock is ticking.

Tick,
Can't you hear its heart beating?

Tock,
Telling you life is leaving.

Tick Tock,
As we lower you six feet everlasting.

Listen to the clock,
Your life is ending.

Like a butterfly fluttering into my life,
Your presence as fleeting as my time
On earth, you rest for but a moment,
While I attempt to move a bit closer.
Attracted like a moth to the moon light.
Your colors are so beautiful I just might,
Learn to fly myself, so that I may follow.
It's been many years since I've left my hollow.
Yet, fear of the world will not falter
My new found love, step upon the alter
So that I may see the source of your color
Patterns in your eyes, so vast I shudder
At the prospect of knowing You... and then you continue to flutter, for I stepped too close.

How does one measure quality.
Through merits.
Deeds done well.
Maybe even smiles extracted from sour hearts.
Should there be requirements.
Standards..
Beyond those most impose anyway.
Whatever may be the case.
Specific or not.
There wasn't a catagory that was left unexplored.
No wound to small.
Insignificance.
Had no home here.
So many gestures..
Went unnoticed.
But never chastised for.
The world began and ended at our doorstep.
To be shown what form a true blessing takes.
Is a present.
Gifted in both terms.
I would be hard pressed to compare.
The night sky has lost a light this day.
Society goes on.
But a single family mourns.
Dominoes cascade..
Rippling actions and consequence into one...
Validation is key.
While others hinder all else.
And Distractions only work so well..
Even sulking seems so frivolous.
On this day.
Beauty is redefined.
As is bravery.
One can only hope to leave..
With half the grace demonstrated today.

Feeling lost
Heart is heavy
For you are free
Tears hold no levy

You struggle no more
Pain is lifted
Peace be with you
The spirits have gifted

Angels embrace
Their light will hold
You are a child
For them to hold

Friendship to cherish
A memory held dear
Love to be missed
To my heart you will be near

Always

Passing, gone in life
Goodbye is not letting go
Forever they stay

Although we parted and went about our own ways
Our bond was one that remained.
When you left this life you took a part of me with you
Good night and take care dear friend, I'll see you again soon.

Faster and faster tears roll down my face, I inhale a sob at a steady pace.
My mental struggle is too much to bear, I'm falling apart without you here.
I miss the little girl I used to be, when I would see you smiling at me.
Mother, it's been ten years since you've passed, I don't know how the time went by so fast.
I smile sadly as I remember, I've grown older, and my childhood is now over.
I will remember the good times we had, and hope, that you're a peace at last.

lemonade stained table tops
caramel crusted counters
slightly chipped glasses
and twice used napkins
                                          neatly placed
                                          and set for two
                                          even though you're gone
                                          I can't eat without you

I shouldn't, and I can't but I want to.
I've tried for so long, but I need you.
Come back to me now, and I'll show you.
All the things I've done because I've missed you.