Dearest Grandmother,

I came to say hello,

Even though I’ve said goodbye.

YOU may not be here,

But we are still here.

And that means that you are still here.

In our everyday thoughts,

In our everyday tears,

You are still here.

You’re here for that second when the phone first rings.

You’re here for a moment when we drive by your home.

You’re here for that laugh and memory that trickles in.

Unexpected you show up.

Unexpected your smile appears.

In moments, in seconds, I still have you.

On this Mother’s Day,

I reflect,

I miss,

I cry,

I long for you.

On this mothers day,

I want to say hello,

I want to say I love you,

I want to say thank you,

For being with me in my seconds,

In my moments,

And in my memories.

-Amanda