Let It Be Known
for Cassie



I saw a girl today
at a distance
who reminded me of you
something in her manner
her dress, the shape of her face
screamed at my conscious
I miss you
I miss your smile
your vivaciousness
your conspiratory ways
I miss you
I also missed celebrating
the day of your birth
the tradition we have
of gifting those we love
but let it be known
here and now
that never do I stop thinking of you
never do I cease to wonder how you are
what courses your life is taking
if you are happy, well, content with your lot
I stood before God with you at your confirmation
you took my name
we are bonded
for eternity
and I want you to know
that there is never a moment
that you can question
my love
that you can question
coming to me
with doubts of life
with vicissitudes of living
I am here
I miss you
and always and forever I wish you well
I saw a girl today
and my heart swelled
with the love
and the pride
that
I have for you