Ruth Howard

A lot of time has passed now
twenty years just yesterday
and the memories are so fresh in mind
it's like they happened just today

At times I've called her name or reached to touch her
and then remembered she was not there
sometimes my sorrow is so great
it seems it's more than I can bear

But I can still recall her laughter
and the smiles that she wore
and the happiness she brought our home
all this and much, much more

I can see why the Lord loved her
and he needed her even more
and hope that he forgives me when I think
our time together could have been a little more

I'm that much stronger of a person
that much better of a friend
and I try to live my life so that
I can see and talk with her again