No more night time whispers
No more love filled morning kiss
No more hugs of needed support
These are things that we will miss
No more glowing smile
No more words of kindness said
No more encouragement will be given
No more of your knowledge to me fed
These are all things that made you special
The memories of you that I have inside
How you touched my heart so deeply
How you opened my eyes so wide
I carry this emptiness in my heart
Not allowing it to fill with pain
I only open it for those who care
Sharing the valued memories that remain
I hear the lonely notes that are played
The sharp report of rifles fire this day
In your final rest your body is laid
In my heart precious memories this will stay
I watch as the nations flag is folded
In remembrance of you that to us is gave
Of one who gave unselfishly hen asked
Protecting loved ones, you stood so brave
No tears will I shed for you
Dealing with this great loss in my own way
Be assured that all you gave to me
I will cherish each and every day
Sleep in peace now as the darkness covers you
In the hallowed ground I stand on
Carrying with me the emptiness I feel
Knowing no you are truly gone
Precious memories will be all I have
That will comfort me as each day passes by
Never forgetting all that you gave to me
I now say to you with my final good-bye
(C) Tall Mountain Dreamer September 18, 2007
