My Love
When I think of you, my darling,
I am still that wide-eyed girl
Who held the whole world in her hands
As her heart was set awhirl.
With no thought nor intuition
Of how short a life can be,
We promised "Until by death we part"
With a sweet expectancy.
God gave us such a little time
To wrap up every dream.
The plans we made were not to be
All included in His scheme.
It's not my place to question God,
I knew from the very start,
But I cannot help but wonder why
Our world was torn apart.
You'll be the same, my darling boy
When we are allowed to meet,
But you won't find remembered girl
Who had made your life complete.
It has been another lifetime since
You had to leave me here.
My hair has grayed, my step has slowed,
My eyes are not so clear.
Yes, the years have surely changed me
Since the day we had to part.
To be sure you recognize me,
I'll be carrying my heart.
Copyright © Joyce Johnson | Year Posted 2009
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