A Birthday With You Gone

The absence of you is still very raw,
It feels inside like I'm fighting a war:
I long to remember you without sorrow or sighs,
But when you are on my mind there are tears in my eyes.

I try to remember the silly things we did,
Acting like children and giggling like kids.
There's an ache in my heart that wont let me though,
I know that the ache is because I love you so.

55 years ago today,
A special soul graced this earth.
23rd of December was the day of your birth.

So wherever you are I say happy birthday to you.
And I send love and all my hugs too.
I know that missing you will continue without end,
My beautiful, rare, irreplacable friend .
Copyright © | Year Posted 2021

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December 16, 2021 at 8:39 AM
So sorry for your loss Gina, I find this time of year quite emotional as we look back and remember loved ones no longer here. Tom
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