Reminiscing

I am barely breathing

Lately, I can’t find the air

Since you’ve up and left me

My smiles have become so rare

Where am I, who am I?

Now that you’re no longer here

My identity and path in life

Have become so unclear

I miss being happy

I miss being so carefree

These are just a few things

That used to define me

I was never depressed

Or disheartened with life

I never felt much stress

Or have been in much strife

So much has changed

Since your heart failed to beat

Now life is dark and bitter

Instead of light and sweet

The tears come and go

With no further warning

I’d no idea it was so hard

To be in a state of mourning

Grief is hard work

Especially for my lost daughter

It knocks the breath out of me

And that’s a tall order

Never again will I feel whole

A chunk of my being- missing

Without you here with us

It’s just daddy and I- reminiscing