Every day is one day closer
To the day God called you home.
Every day I miss you harder
Yet the pain is rather dull.
A year ago next month
You left us here on earth.
You earned your crown and wings.
You gained a heavenly berth.
I still shed tears for you.
Though not as often as before.
I miss you every day.
I'll miss you forever more.
But you no longer suffer.
For that I am so grateful.
I'll keep your memory alive.
All of your family will.
Some days, the pain hits hard.
Others, not at all.
But I think of you each day.
I thank God for the time we had.
I wish I had you longer.
I wish there were more good times.
Heaven knows how we argued.
But we loved each other regardless.
Some nights I lie awake,
Wishing to hear your voice,
Read me 'Sleepy Squirrel'
Just once more.
While memories can be painful,
While they may bring me tears,
I'll let them run their course,
For they will keep you near.
So as I've said before,
You've been gone nearly a year.
We'll miss you always, Grandma,
And we wish you were still here.
But we're grateful
For your home amongst the clouds.
We're grateful for those Pearly Gates
And for Heaven's waiting arms.
I pray that you are watching me
As I write this for you.
I hope you see and realize,
Just how much I love you.
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A Collection of Poems
PoetryHello! This book is filled with my poems! I used to have them mixed with my short stories, but for organizations sake, I decided to split them into their own books. Enjoy! This is updated spontaneously, so don't expect regular posts.
