For Christine

November 22, 1965 - June 1, 2011

                                             

                                          I see you in spring flowers,

And hear you in thunderous rain.

I feel you in the wind of sails

Over waves you used to tame.

I think of you as the leaves are changing

And feel the chill of fall.

I miss your funny emails

And your comments on my wall.

I hear your laughter in my ear

Over one of my silly tales.

A mocking glint in your eye

A smile that never fails.

                                I think of you when a new song plays

And hope that you hear it too.

I think of you in the books I read

Wanting to share their stories with you.

I think of all the trips we’ve made

And laughing in the grass.

I think of all the meals we shared

Sad to see they all have passed.

Living in the here and now

Not to squander moments in haste

Are the lessons that I learned from

Your silent strength and grace

I am forever grateful for your friendship

And though we are apart

You will always have your hand print

Planted firmly on my heart.