Once you were here, you held me dear;

Our love was pure and sweet and clear.

But now you’re gone and I’m alone;

With memories of your loving charm.

A few short years were all we had;

Now I am left alone and sad.

But fear not loved one as you part;

The wounds will heal in my broken heart.

The years will come and go at last;

With an angel to guide me as time goes past.

Now you watch over me in your own loving way;

My own angel in heaven to guide me each day.

By: Lida Decker

October 1/04