Today
an ordinary morning
began early
with business
merging into reflection
time with music
in the background
familiar tunes
of spiritual songs
without words this time
just me
my Bible
memories
and you.
*
Today
I said goodbye
aloud
softly, still
out loud
and cried
at the thought
of your spirit
present yet far
rejoicing
distance too far
for me to join.
*
Today
I wish
without fret
that you might have stayed
not ill
not dying
not gone
but here.
*
Today
I said
goodbye
knowing somehow
there is a difference
wishing there wasn’t
accepting you’re gone
regretting your strength
that kept you going
for so long
only to die
in the end
asleep
with Jesus
but not with me.
*
Today
I said
goodbye.