Your name carries 

On windy days 

Whispered by birds,

hawks, and blue jays.

–

Softly spoken

Almost a prayer 

Close both my eyes

You’re standing there.

–

Twenty years gone 

Feels even longer 

My love for you 

Had grown stronger.

–

Wish you could see

Who I am now

Evolution 

And, holy cow.

–

No so afraid

Like in my youth

Brave decisions

Sharing my truth.

–

I think she’d smile 

A whole lot more 

Challenge myself

More than before.

–

I miss her warmth

She really cared

Reassurance

When I got scared. 

–

She made me laugh

Even in tears 

A gift she’s had 

Throughout the years.

–

So when songs play

I sing by choice 

She’ll harmonize

In her sweet voice…

-AAA 11/24/2024