“My Sweetie Pie, once again
the regular universe is out of sync
with my world.
The calendar says it has been 14 years
since you died; but my soul still screams,
“No, it was only a heartbeat away!”
Who knew that a lifetime of tears,
unimaginable experiences and a wasteland
of unrequited hopes and dreams
could lie within the space
of one tiny beat?
But my darling daughter, all is not lost.
Your spirit continues to live on.
Even in death, your love gives me
the strength to be more and do more
than I ever thought possible.
Thank-you my angel!
Being your mom continues to be
a gift beyond measure.
With gratitude in my heart for what was
and faith in a future that still includes you,
I am proud to carry the title…
Forever, Kalei’s Mom”
