I hear your voice on the other end

reaching out from across time

I sense the smile upon your face

your laugh takes me back to the pines



and of that day the sun and shadows

that danced across the ground

your strong arms enfolding me

speaking volumes without a sound



your tender lips upon my cheek

the whisper of love in my ear

the plans that you had made for us

assuring me there was nothing to fear



and as we walked along the stream

barefoot and full of hope

we both knew this was our last

we were walking that thin tightrope



nothing goes the way it should

fate takes her toll

making dreams into memories

showing us who is really in control



I still hear it in your words