Poem for Our Beloved Loved Ones in Spirit

This time of year
always feels like you.
My warm winter jacket.

Thank you for your Love.

Your memory
is a sweet fragrance
that follows me.

Thank you for your Love.

I give recklessly
Because you did.
I have your hands, they say.

Thank you for your Love.

I hide your smile
in my left breast pocket.
My protector. Always.

Thank you for your Love.

Words fail.
But if I tilt my head
And close my eyes,

I can still smell your shoulder.
I can hear your laugh.

Wandering by
On a midwinter breeze.

Thank you for your Love.

Memories splinter, dashed
Like broken china
On the kitchen floor -

You'll pick them up
and make their glitter
turn to stars tonight.

Just like you always do

I love you,
See you at dinner.

- SVW