DEAR DAUGHTER - "GOOD-BYE"
You're in my heart forever
You're with me every day,
But I'd give anything to hold you,
If only I could have my way.

This journey has been difficult
There's so much that I miss.
Your laughter, friendship, our long talks,
But most of all, your kiss.

I never thought I could go on
Without you when you died,
And I tried to understand my guilt
As my pain began to ease inside.

Yes, I'm learning to live without you
I know that you'd want me to try.
I go to groups, and read my books
I take long walks, and cry.

Then, I draw upon your love and feel
Your zest for life each day,
And find it comforting, knowing,
You'd want me to live my life that way.

I know there'll never be a day
Where you're not close at heart,
That I'd wish that things were different
so we'd never be apart.

For you truly were a gift to us
And in my heart you'll stay,
Forever, until we're together again
In the spirit world one day