A Melody

Today during passing I was unexpectedly swept back through my cherished memories. A flashback to their sweet childish faces, innocence shining through their sleepy eyes as they looked at me with a pure trusting love. The sound of a voice carrying through the darkness, the tone rising and falling gently, lulling them to the comfort of their dreams. How my heart broke silently on the last night; they begged just one more song, and I secretly begged for more time.

The pain of loss comes in waves; bitterness mixed with sadness, a deep sadness and longing for what has passed. Their gleeful shouts of acknowledgment, their pure joy and excitement to spend time with me. Dancing without a care, swinging 'round and 'round until the world beneath us vanished in the giggles and shrieks of terror- filled glee. A simple lubaduu, an unabashed declaration of love. Deep brown eyes that loved and trusted without bounds.

The sand changes beneath my feet, leaving nothing for me to do but watch the waves. Just a silent, unspoken prayer for more time.