I am the sudden coldness in a room.
I am the movement that catches your eye.
The familiar perfume that turns your head in a crowd
And the heaviness on your shoulder that comforts you.

I am the voice that whispers your name
And the feeling that you’re not alone.
I am here and I am patient my love.
Do not hurry to join me.


Gail Lapping 5/4/19

I have no idea where I am
And I can't remember how, or when I got here
But I know I was there once
With you

Maybe you lost me when you were trying to find yourself
Or maybe I hid myself away and you couldn't find me
Maybe you miss me

Maybe the real me is there
In the pages of that letter you're reading again
Maybe it's too late


Gail Lapping 11/12/18

Dark Lady knocked so loudly, when she came for you my friend.
But you fought with her so bravely and refused to meet your end.
She dealt you blows so harsh and cruel, convinced that you'd give in.
You battled on regardless, tried not to let her win.

But death, she is a tricky one, and so it wasn't long
Before she had you in her grasp, it seemed to us so wrong.
She took you off so quickly, our tears they ran like rain,
Our only comfort, memories, and the ending of your pain.

To me, you stand as warrior, determined, fierce and strong.
You stood up to the Siren and refused to hear her song.
I carry you within my heart, my prayers, each night I send.
I'm sure we'll meet again, but until then sleep well my friend .