Seven years but not a day

The same five words at night I say.

“Goodnight Mom, I love you.”

Wish you were here to hug me too.

 

I held it in locked up inside

Sometimes, yes, I even lied.

Years went by ‘til I could say

An angel now, to you I pray.

 

Seven years but not a day

I wish you never went away.

Your soul’s at peace, may you now rest

Oh Mom I am so very blessed.

 

You taught me love, to never fear

That it’s okay to shed a tear.

Be open, honest, true and free

Dreams do come true, just wait and see.

 

Seven years but not a day

I know you see my children play.

They’ll never get to hold your hand

But in their hearts your life was grand.

 

I miss you Mom but what I know

Is you’re still here to watch me grow.

I may not see you face to face

Heaven is your final resting place.

 

Seven years but not a day

It took a while but I’m okay.

I smile at you with happy eyes

T’was just a temporary good-bye.