I Love You More : Inspirational Poetry

This morning I tried to wake Braden

but he couldn’t rouse from bed.

He said, “I’m just too tired Mom”

So, I let him sleep, instead.

I went outside for a cigarette

as I make a habit to do,

when Andie said, tell Mom “I love her more,”

and say to Kelsey, I miss her too.

Sometimes, I hear words in my heart.

At times, I believe she’s with me.

Andie has something she needs to say,

so, I’m letting the words rush free.

Try not to worry Mom, I promise I’m content

in this place I was meant to find.

I know it is hard on all of you,

that I was required to leave behind.

I am beside you in every moment,

I exist wherever you go.

I am the candle burning within,

I am your hearts, gentle glow.

Your sorrow caresses me,

as cold fingers, frozen in snow.

I can meet your happiness,

it is a place I adore to go.

I can hear you speak to me,

it flows as whispers toward night

I can feel your anguish,

and I am hugging you tight.

I am so proud of my brothers and sister

I can rejoice in all they've become.

I am alongside every accomplishment

I have just grown to be, the silent one.

Life is a gift ever fleeing

a second cannot be replaced

Live Your Life

and in that… I am embraced.

Written on behalf of Andrea Bockenstedt

By Aunt Sherrie