Every day
You were near
In every way
You were present
Until one day you weren’t
Every word
I spoke
Every thought
I uttered
You genuinely heard
Until one day you couldn’t
Every dream
I had
Every fantasy
I envisioned
You lovingly fostered
Until one day you shouldn’t
You affectionately accepted
Every morsel offered
Never asked for more
Until one day you didn’t
I leaned on you
For everything
Every day and every night
You were my strong, yet gentle, rock
Until that day
I severed the ties
That held us together
Now
Every day
You are near
I know the right thing was done
Because
Every day
You are present
I see you abundantly thrive
Even though I’m now lost
You are finding your way
Spreading your wings
From the ashes of our love
I watch the moon each night
Knowing you are near
Only to graciously accept
You are present with someone new
