Two Years Ago
Two years ago, you left us all
Without a word or even a call.
You lay in bed – a few months and more
Your eyes would speak the pain you would endure.
Dad would always be by your side
With tears that he still tries to hide.
Tend to your every need he would –
And look for just a little smile if you could.
Your children too were there for you
But had their roles in their families too.
Surely you knew this all along
So never complained or even frowned.
A silent tear we had sometimes seen
A sole reminder of what you had been.
A strong personality but always caring
Forever patient with our endless complaining.
Slowly we saw you wilt away
Sadly could not put eventuality at bay.
Perhaps it was time for you to bloom again
Bloom into the garden of the unseen world.
Free from the bondage you are for sure
Relieved eventually from the pain you bore.
One thing today to you has to be told
My love for elders has grown multifold.
Compassion and respect now is beyond measure
To meet these Young hearts is such a pleasure.
They are all so gentle, loving and kind
In all their beautiful faces
Your face is all I find.
I know you are on a higher plane today
Watching and blessing us every single day.
Mom – if I had but one more chance I’d say
I love you loads and miss you every day!