Never Forget

I remember those gone
and a serenity fills me,
all the things that I am thankful they no longer see
or suffer through,
spill tears over
lose sleep
long nights,
shaky hands,
and shakier hearts...
I remember those who've found a new way,
thankful that they have,
sometimes wishing I could close my eyes
and rest
no longer;
seeing
hearing
hurting
being...
I remember those gone
slow
silent
solitary tears make a path down my chin
to my heart...
I remember those gone,
I smile
a happier time
a very
long
long time ago
when things were simple
and life was pure