A Memento

You came to me, an autumn day
then many times did more
and gave to me a stone of blue
your love forever more

A wee bit big, I did not care
and held it with my love
close to heart, which now does break
for things that which did come

I question naught, for I do know
though ponder in my mind
and close my eyes and think of you
and of those sweeter times

For in this life, there does come change
and choices that are made
held too long impending change
must move ahead the same

So this morn’ that I do stand
with coffee in my hand
and watch the sun as it does rise
and calm my trembling hand

I wipe the tear upon my cheek
and open my cupped hand
a memento blue and shining
placing kiss I understand

Carolee Dennis-Woosley
September 29, 2012