It’s been two years
And seems like forever
Since we’ve danced
and badly sang
Since the sky opened up and
we carved in the rain
The discussions over the woodstove
And the quiet walks to the lake
The preaching and the teaching
And the character building traits
Trying to fill your shoes
And they just seem to grow
Remembering every day
All the love you used to show
Helping out strangers and family alike
Making sure your sons and daughters
Turned out all right
Can’t believe it’s been two years
Since I have gotten a real bear hug
Or stopped by the shop
Really Just because…
I wanted to see your smile
I wanted to see if you had
Any crumbs up in your beard
Maybe it’s because
I just wanted to be around
Cuz when ever I was with you
I felt like I was found.
You and mom are my
Earliest memories of love
And every day I want to try
To practice what I preach
To walk the walk and talk the talk
Till I have blisters on my feet
To be the woman I am meant to be
And walk the path I cut
I want to be a unicyclist
In a one man blindfold band.
And bang the drums and sing
Far across the land
I want to wear my socks
clear high up to my knee
And laugh a hearty laugh
Till the moon is full and happy
Till all the blinders have fell aside
And I can clearly seeYou have been my teacher
In things I couldn’t comprehend
Your ways have made me
How I am today
I can’t thank you enough
For being who you were
For touching the lives of many
And being my shining star.
sara*