It’s been too long since you’ve been gone,
my memories reside in a quiet room,
candles flicker,
shadows of love in the early eve.
We pour ourselves your favourite, a G&T in hand, I feel the bubbles sparkle, taste of bitter lemon.
We take out a ribboned parcel read one letter, brittle as thin ice “I’m constantly thinking of you”.
I conjure a memory; the time you cried, when Elvis Presley died.
I still see your face, your hazel eyes, your slightly crooked teeth, the years have moved on, just with your empty space.
We put on a much loved musical,
singing the lyrics,
how you loved Gene Kelly.
Singing
and
Dancing
in the Rain.
Today, I cherish your memory, through laughter and tears, my heart is filled, in my daughter’s smile, your spirit takes flight.
I hold her in my heart, your love, your light.