I listen to the sounds of the birds
As they sing their songs of love
I feel the warmth of the springtime sun
As it shines on me from above

I smell the sweetness of the flowers
As they bloom and rise from the ground
I see the people as they enjoy themselves
And I am depressed by the joy all around

All I can think of is her sweet face
And the beauty of her soft smile
Her innocent eyes as they gazed into mine
Making my life seem like it was worthwhile

I remember the life that we shared together
And all the great times that we had
But those memories are over now
And the thoughts of her just make me sad

I bring myself out of my dreams
As I focus on what I must do
I have one last meeting with her
Before our life together is through

I arrive at the place where we will meet
And my heart breaks as I draw near
I see her lying under a shade tree
And my mind races with sadness and fear

My thoughts return to our happy past
And my memories of those times are dear
I steady myself as I lean toward her
And softly whisper, “I Love You” in her ear

I look into her vacant eyes
For even a glimpse of what she felt
But I see no emotion within them
And I curse fate for the life I was dealt

I yearn to have her for one more day
As my left hand caresses her face
I bow my head as I realize
That we will no longer embrace

I look at her for one last time
As a single tear slides down my cheek
I kiss her hand and turn away
As my body trembles and my knees become weak

The mild wind has begun to blow
As the newborn leaves gently sway
The reminders of life are all around
Yet she remains in the casket as I walk away

D.J. Stewart