Treasures Along the Way

There have been songs asking why
Poems that express sad goodbyes

Letters fading from long ago
wrapped in delicate little rows

Stories shared from the past
Always hoping they will last

Will you remember her loving ways?
Or the struggles of his days?

Can we capture the aroma of dew
or the cooing of the dove that flew?

Can we feel the warmth always there-
The table set with so much care?

Memories of the love we shared
The millions of ways she always cared

All wrapped in layers upon layers-
While healing the occasional betrayers

Write down your story as you go
It’s the only way they’ll know

It’s the answer to the why
The sweetest balm for your goodbye

You live on and never really die
They will soon understand your “why”

It’s a beautiful, eternal wave
Flowing, loving words you gave

Washing upon their shores
Filling their lives with so much more

Every day you can share your love
and your peace, like the wings of that dove