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I Remember

I remember
The trips we took to the sea
I always thought it would be forever
Just her and me.

She was always there for me
When I needed her the most.
She would take me to the sea
And we would walk along the coast.

I remember when she used to
Cuddle me at night
Keeping me warm
Holding me tight.

It was hard for me
Losing someone so kind
But one day I will see her
And once again her love I will find.

I remember when
She used to take me to the park
Playing on the swings
Not returning till dark.

I like the way
She would always know exactly what to do
To help me in my time of need
Especially when I was blue.

I remember when
She dropped me off at school.
I had to be home no later than three,
Because that was her golden rule.

And that was okay with me.

I find myself wondering
Or dying to know
Why she had to leave me
Or why she had to go.

I remember
Her sparkling eyes
When she looked in mine
I knew she wouldn't tell me any lies.

How could it have been?
I just can not see
Why my dear Jesus
Took her from me.


I remember
Her soft touch
Handling me with care
Because she loved me so much.

But now and forever
This love that I feel
In me will shine
And will always be real.

I remember
Her soothing voice
Telling me to always try
And make the right choice.

Sometimes I think its fiction
That's how it used to seem.
I hoped maybe it was a nightmare
Or just a very bad dream.

I remember
Her sweet smile
If I were to see her today
I will notice it from a mile.

I used to feel sick
My stomach held a knot
Still water rushed down my eyes
Those tears I thought I had fought.

I remember
Her shiny dark hair
So beautiful and short
That it could not be compared.

She was so beautiful
Just as a golden sunset
No she is beautiful
As beautiful as one can get.

I remember her face
Attitude, personality
It's something I can't forget
It's locked away in my memory.

I never thought the time would come.
When she would have to go.
But that time came and I'm still sad
Though it was a long time ago.

I remember everything
But now she's gone
Yet I will always remember her
As being my sweet dear mom.

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