Dying Beauty

Why do all my words seem empty?

Like stale bread?

Overcooked and needs to be thrown out

I tried reasoning with you

I open my mouth

And move my head

The words are few

There are no guarantees

I love you more than you apparently love me

I feel like a expensive painting in a deserted museum

The painting is peeling and ripping

I miss you as a friend

But did I cause your limping?

The exit is your only freedom

Is this the way it will always end?

I guess dying stars still have beauty

Dear Friend

I know you suffer
But I am here for you
You know I suffer too
But don’t let go

We are here for each other
Like blessing lilacs in the spring
Your smile is my favorite thing
Let the blessings flow

I know you have cancer
Like a gnat that will never leave you alone
You know I have anxiety of the unknown
But trust I God to lead through every high and low

I am sorry I cause you grief
I want you to know that I care
I pray for you to let go of everything you bear
I know God loves us so

Memories

I am looking a photo you sent me for Christmas

With your smile and behind you a wreath

I am thinking of you

Do you scroll through your photos

And do the same thing?

And sometimes I think of memories

Of you and us hanging out

I am thinking of you

Do you reflect on our memories together?

And smile at the thought of our connection?

I expect you to have your freedom without me

But it hurts when you are not around

Are you hurt when I am not around?

Or are you so busy that I don’t cross your mind?