In memory of Darley

The day Darley passed. A realisation something wasn’t right, a tinge in my gut. Like many times before I tried to ignore the feeling, it grew stronger, looking at you I knew convincing myself you were fine. The truth was you had became a shell of yourself. It was a beautiful Saturday morning in the midst of August, the sun shone so brightly. A day that just seemed different. I held you in my arms & took you outside for one last time so you could feel the sun on your face wishing we could stay in that moment forever. You grew weaker & weaker. It was happening too fast, I tried to hide my tears, while searching for the strength, the strength to let you go. I wrapped you in a blanket I could feel your heartbeat with mine slowly two heartbeats became one, with a gentle sigh you closed your eyes. Your pain & suffering no more. A ray of white light filled the room, a sense of peace filled the air. The hardest part was yet to come. Suddenly the door blew open a sign you wanted me to go. I closed my eyes gave you one last kiss then walked away I never looked back. As the weeks turned into months the heartache still remains I always thought you needed me I realise now that’s not true You were the light within my darkness A guide upon my path Loving you was easy now I know for sure Life goes on without you it will never be the same I know that it will be okay with the gift you gave to me A love within my heart!

by Sharon Young