I SEE YOU EVERYWHERE by Jason Liebman
You’re gone.
I keep having to remind myself
Of that
Every morning.
I wake up next to you
You are always awake before me
Looking up at me
With your baby-doll eyes
Full of life
And excited to take on the day.
We go downstairs
For breakfast, together
I cook while you relax
In your usual spot
We sit at the table, together
And enjoy our meal
In quiet admiration.
Our daily walk through the forest
Is where we bond the most
You always remind me
That stopping to smell the flowers
Is just as important
As reaching our destination.
You always seem to live life
Without a care
A free spirit.
At night, we cuddle
While watching TV
I run my hands through your hair
As you snuggle closer to me.
I need to remind myself
Every morning
When I wake up now
That you are not here.
The bed is cold without
My little furnace
Laying next to me.
When I go downstairs
I see you in the corner of my eye
Sitting there
In your usual spot
Excited for this morning’s meal
I turn to give you a hug
And I remember.
I come home from work
Anticipation painted on my face
Open the door
Ready for the surprise
On the other side
And I remember.
Go to watch TV at night
Call for you to join
And remember.
Your absence is a haunting reminder
That my life revolved around your presence.