A Poem

I've been thinking about what to write and I just can't seem to think of the right words.  I only got to know you for 14 years, but I'm so glad you came in to my life.  We sure had some rocky times, but we also had some great times.  We had two beautiful kids together and they love you so much.  Your daughter sent me a text the other night and told me she's broken.  I can't imagine the pain she is going through.  I can only hope that you will be there for her and comfort her as she is dealing with this pain.  Her signature on her phone is Daddys girl.  She misses you so much.  I never imagined you would leave this life so quickly, it's always been my worst fear.  I used to voice this to you and you would laugh.  I'm glad we didn't end up as one of those ex couples that hated each other.  I'm glad that I could talk to you as a friend and vice versa. I'm glad that it was never uncomfortable between us and that no matter how much we argued (or I yelled) after a few days everything was okay again.  I can't stop looking at your pics and reading the news.  I just can't believe you are gone.  It's just not supposed to happen this way.  I could probably go on forever, but I'm going to end with a poem that I found.

You never gave up


And always stood tall


You were a great example 


Set for us all


An up beat attitude


With a constant smile


We were all are blessed to know you


If only for a little while



You will be truly missed


But we know you're in a better place


Out of the pain


And into gods grace


You were the bravest person 
I ever knew


If I ever needed help 
I could always look to you

You lit up our lives 


With your kindness and grace


And we will never forget 


Your beautiful face....

Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal.