Tears

Tears, these days, are never far from my eyes,

I'm getting to that age, when people start to die.

The great hero's of my life, the ones that I held high!

I thought they would live forever, but still they said goodbye.

When they come to mind, my heart breaks a little more,

No one really ever knows, what life has in store.

Some memories bring a smile, and some bring a giggle!

And somehow in my memory, they become even bigger.

I wish time would stop, and I could roll back the years.

And let people know, my love for them was real.

To hug a little harder, and forgive more quickly.

If only I had known, that they could leave so abruptly.

There is only one lesson, I can take to my heart.

To really cherish people, when we meet, and when we part.

The carefree days, of youth are gone, and in their wake.

There is plenty of time, to regret every mistake!

My Beautiful Saviour, one thing I know is true.

That You, are always with me, whatever I go through.

Father, I can find shelter, under your wings.

That is why, in spite of everything, my soul still sings!

Dawn Annette Montague

16 December 2020