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I Miss You

I walk among the willow trees Gently swaying in the breeze Reflection touches my mind my sole Memories of a woman once whole Before abusing medication and alcohol Precious Sister allowing them to take control Before life's trials took her away I Remember she smiles in a special way The light that twinkled in her eyes The joy from comforting her baby's cries Her spirit shines through her good deeds Always catering to others needs Further down the trail I here water splash Memories of water fights I can see her dash Laughing, running with bucket in hand Back then she thought life was grand The pills began to help her pain subside Then came the drinking she tried to hide A flash of good times return to my mind Then sorrow and tears she's left behind Solace in knowing this is not the end Someday we'll see our dear sister and friend

Copyright © | Year Posted 2009




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Date: 5/6/2016 1:08:00 AM
PATRICIA, this is an awesome poem, thank you for sharing. ** SKAT
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Date: 4/24/2016 9:17:00 AM
Patricia Contreras, nicely penned. Glad to read your poem today. Luv *LINDA*
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Date: 5/6/2009 10:09:00 AM
Your memories of your sister and her battle with substance abuse are well conveyed in your beautiful poem. So sorry it had to be this way for her, but she was lucky to have a caring sister like you! Love, Carolyn
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Date: 4/27/2009 2:53:00 PM
i'm in this story. your sister is me. jhl
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