TO ERICA FROM MOM

TO ERICA WITH MUCH LOVE, FROM MOM 

 "You may not think the world needed you, but it did.
For, you were unique, like no one that has ever been
before or will come after. No one can speak with your
voice, say your piece, smile your smile or shine
your light. No one can take your place, for it was
yours alone to fill. Because you are not here to shine
your light who knows how many travelers will lose
their way as they try to pass by your empty place
in the darkness."

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I SAW YOU TODAY...

I saw you today
Not with my eyes, with my mind.
I hugged you today
Not with my arms, with my heart.
I heard you whisper "Mom"
Not in my ears, through the wind.
My ears heard the thunder crack.
My heart feels the impact.
My mind understands
Why you decided to go.
My heart refuses
To believe it was so.
I saw you today.
Not with my eyes, with my mind.
I hugged you today.
Not with my arms, with my heart.
I told you I love you today.
Not in words...with longing.

Author Unknown........