Gone

He has gone away.
He was needed 
Somewhere else.
His work was finished.

Though we understand
That he had to go;
That doesn’t stop the
Pain buried deep inside.

I sometimes think 
That he’s still here.
I’ll think that I see
Him or hear him.

That’s the hardest part.
Turning around to
Catch a glimpse or
Hear his voice.

And not seeing
Him anywhere.
But I could
Swear that I did.

My head tells me
That he’s gone and
My heart tells me
That he is not.

But I know in
My deepest of
Hearts that
He truly is.

The pain will
Eventually fade,
But the memories
Hopefully never will.

I keep him alive
In my heart.
Because people remembered
Are never truly gone.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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