Keep me in your heart – an ode to Mom

I didn’t make it for my 75^th birthday and that’s alright you know

I’m out there in a beautiful flower garden while you are still trudging in the snow

Today I want you all to celebrate my life and not my passing

I am in a better place where the sunshine is everlasting

I’m meeting old friends and relatives; I’m playing card games every night

I’m at rest now, so don’t worry about my plight

You’ve held me in your heart and there I will stay

Whenever you need me, just think of me and pray

For I am in the wind, the flowers that smell so sweet

I am in the music and in your dreams when you sleep

Whenever you are needing my guidance just call out and I will be there

For I will never leave you, I will always be in the air

Enjoy the laughter of the children, the quiet of the night,

The long summer evenings, the moon shining bright

The simple things you may do, enjoy them everyday

Don’t take one day for granted, for that may be taken away

Take care of your father for I love him so

Be there for him no matter where you go

Be there for each other too because family is the thing

That ties us all together and makes my heart sing

Life is for the living and you my dears must know

That I didn’t mean to leave you but it was my time to go…

Written by Yvonne to celebrate Mom’s 75th birthday

 

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