I tried to hold it together and stay strong at Iris’ memorial. But, I couldn’t. I broke down when her husband Jerry (man of few words) said to Iris – “Honey, Wherever you are, I want you to know I love you. I want you to know I’ll do my very best to take care of the boys and your parents”. Jerry urged us to not take any moment with our loved one for granted.
I brought home some forget-me-not seeds to plant in the backyard. I bet they’ll bloom beautiful in a few months.
Who can say for certain
Maybe you’re still here
I feel you all around me
Your memories so clearDeep in the stillness
I can hear you speak
You’re still an inspiration
Can it be
That you are mine
Forever love
And you are watching over me from up aboveFly me up to where you are
Beyond the distant star
I wish upon tonight
To see you smile
If only for awhile to know you’re there
A breath away’s not far
To where you areAre you gently sleeping
Here inside my dream
And isn’t faith believing
All power can’t be seenAs my heart holds you
Just one beat away
I cherish all you gave me everyday
‘Cause you are mine
Forever love
Watching me from up aboveAnd I believe
That angels breathe
And that love will live on and never leaveFly me up
To where you are
Beyond the distant star
I wish upon tonight
To see you smile
If only for awhile
To know you’re there
A breath away’s not farTo where you are
I know you’re there
A breath away’s not far
To where you are
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Originally published at ambalbalakrishnan.com