Rememberance

I watched the clouds swirling

I watched the light in rich ambers and greys

She smiled

I heard the sound of guitar chords

And voices somber

I was not part of the group

An outsider

But I could feel the pangs of sadness

A rich atmosphere

As thick as the clouds

That parted ways

Watched the final embers of light fade

And the balloons

Blue and red rose weightless and beautiful

I saw your picture

You were an angel,

So much hope in eyes

So hopeless

The balloons rose into the clouds

The warm golden light

Touched everything

And I would almost hazard a guess

You were forgiven

I felt your presence

As the cool breeze gave way

To a golden sky

I watched the candles light

I watched the warmth spread

People hugged each other

They reflected across the lake

Your absence was felt

Even by those who never were lucky enough

To know you

I felt peace across the water

I felt silence like a whisper

And above me as the light dispersed

That quiet air lingered

I talked to my son

He felt it too

Said the words we all should say

Sadly watched that last balloon

Rise and fade away…..