To the Strongest Woman I've Ever Known

To the strongest Woman I’ve ever known, The brightest light in every Room, Church, Hall and building That she Ever entered. To the strongest Woman I’ve ever known, You never knew How you lit up A room, people’s lives And their souls. To the strongest Woman I’ve ever known, You were strong till Your final days, Inspiring everyone whose Paths crossed with your own. To the strongest Woman I’ve ever known, I’m writing this To you, For you, Even though you’re Not here to read it. To the strongest Woman I’ve ever known, I miss your black coat I miss the fuzzy hood I miss the nice dress, With the matching nylons in tow. To the strongest Woman I’ve ever known, I’m trying every single day To be strong just like You, But I have no idea How to do what You did. To the strongest Woman I’ve ever known, I miss your smile I miss your voice I miss your touch and Your hugs. To the strongest Woman I’ve ever known, I blamed God for A while. Blamed him for illness, Hardship, Heartbreak. To the strongest Woman I’ve ever known, I’m trying to grow In faith and love Because of you. To the strongest Woman I’ve ever known, I wish you could have Met my love Known him Loved him like your own Grandson. To the strongest Woman I’ve ever known, I hope you’re watching As I grow to love That man More and more Everyday Like you and grandpa did. To the strongest Woman I’ve ever known, I wish I would have Gotten to see how You and grandpa would Dance the way mom says You did. To the strongest Woman I’ve ever known, I hope you’re watching As Syd navigates Senior year Conquering the music world One solo at a time. To the strongest Woman I’ve ever known, We think of you Everyday, And dad says By doing that You’ll never fade away. To the strongest Woman I’ve ever known, I’ll bet you’re watching Evelyn as she grows up In the blink of a human eye. To the strongest Woman I’ve ever known, I know you’re watching, Prouder of all of us by the day, But I wish you were still here To laugh, And sing, And play cribbage… I won’t ever let you fade away.