Forever and Ever Dear

Originally Written on February 05, 2024; 12:13 AM Written for my deceased grandmother: Purification C. Ferrer In Manila, where work fills my days, I’d visit for your birthday in so many ways. I'd ask what you'd like to eat, Papa would always say healthy, but Jollibee was your treat. Ignoring his advice with a quiet scheme, You insisted “healthy lacks the dream” This year, with an excuse in mind, I missed your calls, a regret I find On sunny days, meetings took my time, On rainy ones, I chose sleep's climb. Gloomy days slipped through, on silent phone, Multiple times you called, I left them alone In shadows of regret, where pain resides Waiting for me, your patient heart I’m sorry Mama a profound impart I'm sorry, Mama, I wasn’t there I’m sorry Mama, with all regrets People say the dead can't hear, yet Still, I pray my sorry reaches you, oh dear I’m sorry Mama Ta with all my heart and sincere And as Daddy CF would always say, “I love you with all my heart” In our reply, a sentiment clear “I love you forever & ever"

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Jude Herrick

Date: 2/24/2024 6:56:00 AM

Profound, senses touching the bounds of our human endeavor. Again moved by your contrite and thoughtful works. (She knows the tax life takes and how things go Samantha. She who has lived many years knows at least what you or I know and I know this : When someone is close to you like a glorious Grandmother, they know that this closeness is a comfort and that comfort "is just there", and being taken for granted is actually a compliment of a home that never left. If she did not know then,God tells