Krista
When this pain defines me When this ache won't end The words you've left remind me That you're not gone, my friend. I cannot hear your laughter I cannot see your face I cannot find an answer For why you've left this place But when the darkness grips us And as you embrace the light When the shadows trick us As we stumble through this night Somehow we can see you Through all you've taught us here Truly, we believe you And it frees our hearts from fear When I peel potatoes (small ones) or when I fold a fitted sheet When I sing about the angels When I put my boys to sleep When I struggle with contentment When I'm burdened by my work When I fight with the resentment of putting others first Your spirit shines so brightly It magnifies your words You didn't live here lightly What you said was heard When I'm singing at the piano When I'm dancing all alone When I'm looking out the window and longing for my Home When I breathe a prayer at lunchtime or as I