Goodnight
And I miss most of all
your cherishing of me
holding me against you,
snugly protecting
keeping me safe within
the love you once felt
and I whisper goodnight to you,
again,
although I am not sure you
will ever hear me
as you slumber somewhere
distinctly apart
from this life,
from that which we shared.
Goodnight, sweet one
young angel
full of life & wisdom
which you once gave
so freely
to me
I miss you so...
K.E.C., 12/20/99 @ 0229