My Eulogy For You

I was not there when you left this world,

But I was at your funeral.

And try as I might 

I could not find 

One thing to say.

I am sorry I left you that way.

It is not that I do not love you,

Nor that you ever failed me.

I just could not believe you were gone.

My mind and heart could not cope,

So instead they froze.

I could not escape 

The nostalgic state.

I wish you were still here

Greeting me with kisses,

Allowing me to read in your lap.

Your love was infectious.

Your kindness was pure,

And we all know for sure;

You left your mark

On all of our hearts.