Reach your hand out to me
And mine will be there to hold
Visibility isn’t existence
Despite what you’ve been told

I say that because I am here
Whether you see me or not
My eyes proudly watching over you
I feel your emotions quite a lot

My shoulder is there when you’re crying
My eyes water with yours
And when new chapters begin,
I’m there holding the doors

Now I can’t be selfish
There’s others that want to say “hi”
And we all want you to remember,
There’s no forever in “goodbye”

Now rest your heavy eyes on your pillow
Don’t choose me oversleep
For I’m always with you dear
That’s a promise I will keep

Sweet dreams beautiful grandchild
You may not realize as I kiss you goodnight
But please stop painfully missing me
I won’t let that be right

I love you my angel
Keep that sparkle in your eyes
And when you wake up to another blessed day,
Part your way with hurtful goodbyes

I’ll always be here

In loving memory of my grandmother. Years later, tears still find their way down my cheeks as the strong thoughts of your physical absence surface on a long day. Time won't change missing you, but I become stronger with the comfort that I'm still making you proud as your light guides me. I remind myself that you are still with me, holding my hand. The words I know you are whispering in my ear when I start to hurt will be heard through my writing, and I hope I can help mend the hearts of others and bring a peace of mind with them.