Still Missing You

I always hoped I would grow up to be like you I felt your arms around me and looked up to you You were my hero, my idea of perfection You were my rock, you were my first true love How I wish time had stopped Because suddenly I was on my own As if you confided my care to someone else and wished for the best One big blur, dropped off, sent away or taken away The truth was it was nothing like the days with you How could it be I couldn’t tell your heart was breaking through time and distance I tried to make it in a world away from you and find my way It was often loud, dark or lonely - It was a different time A time when long distance phone calls were extravagant and not wasted on little girls missing their grand-mother You had started molding me into a strong independent Girl ready to face the world But there was still work left unfinished We weren’t done, our time was cut short All I ever longed for was you Not just a few visits here and there But the whole you, your heart and soul Your hopes and dreams, your every day That growing ache in my heart was my missing you Always and still is Published in my 24-page photo/anthology ~ALWAYS WITH ME~ 2020 AP: Honorable Mention 2020 Posted on April 8, 2018