In the deepest reaches of my soul I am sad
Never to hear your voice utter encouraging words
Never to see your smile brighten the room
Never to feel your gentle hand comfort me
If you were here now
You would know exactly what to say
You would say those encouraging words
You would smile to brighten the room
You would hold me and comfort me
My heart aches in agony
But then I look around me
I see others who cry my tears
Who feel my sorrow
Those who heard your encouraging words
Those who saw your smile brighten the room
Those who felt your comforting touch
I start to feel your presence around me
I then realize you are still here
The gentle breeze now carries your words
The sun now emits the warmth of your smile
The soft grass beneath my feet now comforts me
My heart starts to lift from the deep abyss
My tears start to shed for joy not sorrow
Standing there with my eyes closed
Taking a deep breath
Hearing your words
Seeing your smile
Feeling your touch