Promises Kept

I’ve kept my promise, of what I would do. To continue to live, my life without you. I get up each morning, I get through the day struggling past tears, every step of the way. I go on with life with, a forced happy face. My heart aches badly, for what I can’t replace. I […]

She is Gone

  You can shed tears that she is gone or you can smile because she has lived. You can close your eyes and pray that she’ll come back or you can open your eyes and see all she’s left. Your heart can be empty because you can’t see her or you can be full of […]

One Month

It’s been a month baby since we parted. Though you are not with us physically, I believe that you are just around, just one breath away. You are truly our angel. I miss you so much! I love you forever!    

Dear Ayumi

  Dear Ayumi,   How are you?   I miss you much. I checked your clothes this morning and I remembered the first time you wore those dresses. Sobrang tahimik na ngayon sa bahay. Namimiss ko yong sigaw, kanta at mga tawa mo. Gusto ko ulit marinig lahat yon. Namiss ko yong mga pagtalon talon […]

Baby, Baby, Where Did You Go?

“Baby, Baby, Where Did You Go?” © Sept 02, 2010 Julie Ann Smith Mommy says, “Baby, Baby, where did you go?” “Won’t you please tell me…I’ve just got to know?” Mommy asks, “Where did you go Baby that you cannot be found?” Baby says, “Look not for me here Mommy, for I am Heaven bound.” […]

Remembering Ayumi

One day while talking to Ayumi.   Me: How’s your day? Ayumi: (Look at my eyes) Patay Me: Sino? Ayumi: Lilo (she meant Pillow, we call her Pillow since she was born) Me: (so shocked!) ahh si Lolo (referring to my father) Ayumi: Hindi. Lilo Me: Huwag ganyan anak ha. Malulungkot si Mommy. Hindi pwede […]

New Normal

They tell me I must learn to live a new normal But I’m not sure that I know how There is nothing about my life that is normal Not yesterday…not now. Each morning I wake crying Feeling totally down and blue Is this the new normal they’re talking? Is this my lifetime New? I try […]

When I Lost You

  When I Lost You I wish I could see you one more time come walking through the door But I know that is impossible I will hear your voice no more. I know you can feel my tears and you don’t want me to cry Yet my heart is broken because I can’t understand […]