I close my eyes and speak to you in a thousand silent ways.

I miss you,

daily and always. 

I miss you on milestones, holidays,

and ordinary days most of all. 

I honor you daily and always,

on milestones, holidays, and ordinary days most of all.

I miss you in May. 

My Birthday. 

Mother’s Day. 

Every day.

Lilacs, daffodils, lily of the valley… 

Spring flowers blooming and you are not here.

Sunrises, sunsets…

Filling me with awe and you are not here.

Star light, star bright, first star I see tonight, as you looked up to the starry sky.

The stars fill the night sky still and you are not here.

Are your wishes and prayers?

Ice cream from the container. Cookie dough never making it to the oven. 

Being seen, understood, truly known.

Unconditional and constant love.

I miss the reciprocity of care, compassion, consideration, appreciation,

I miss this most of all.

Daily calls.

Laughing in unabandoned ways.

Fireplace and sunroom chats.

Missing you in a thousand different ways.

A Mother’s love.

Your love.

A void, an ache, a hole that can’t be filled.

Memories comfort. Advice resonates, still. 

Your example guides, inspires, informs and empowers forevermore.

I close my eyes and speak to you in a thousand silent ways.