We saw you last a year ago today. <br />A harsh November wind blew wild and cold; <br />The city lights below were on display <br />And all your words and smiles were spun with gold. <br /> <br />Posted: Maintenance, the tram would not run. <br />Plenty of time we said, another day. <br />Balanced on the rocks, saw the setting sun <br />Skipped along the path and laughed, another day. <br /> <br />We remember the fragrance of your hair <br />Your kiss, and the soft warmth of your embrace. <br />Your kind and gentle humor, always fair; <br />Our last day, honored by your grace. <br /> <br />The earth has traveled once around the sun <br />And all your plans and smiles have gone away. <br />Our years of regret have just begun <br />As we live without you still, another day. <br /> <br />Proud Soldiers must go where they are called <br />And the best are called to special gates. <br />We face the loss of Good and are appalled <br />When time is cut by whimsy of the Fates. <br /> <br />(November 2, 2003; Albuquerque, New Mexico) <br /> <br />Copyright ©2003<br /><br />Sarah L. Johnsen<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/a-year-ago-today/
