A Poem to Welcome You

I was thinking about Alex this morning. This poem is the result.

Welcome

You are always welcome.

Come to me any time.

I want you here

Even though you are not.

At moments unexpected

Memories move me

To cry,

Laugh,                                                                                   

Cherish what was,

Accept what is,

And step forward.

You are always welcome.

Come to me any time.

I need you here

For my heart is cracked.

Memories mollify,

A magic fix

To calm,

Comfort,

Cherish what was,

Accept what is,

And step forward.

You are always welcome.

Come to me any time.

You warm my spirit,

So cruelly crushed

For long, sad yesterdays.

Memories sustain me now,

And with sad joy

I can hold you still,

Cherish what was,

Accept what is,

And step forward.                

                                                Judith DeChesere-Boyle – October 21, 2014 – For Alex