I Miss You

To my Noni, Janet Carolyn Barczuk

My life here will never be the same without you in it.

I live for the day when we will meet again.

I love you

As the ship went out to sea,

Her sails all filled with beauty

The people lingered on the shore
Before returning to their duty.






When the sails went out of sight
Someone remarked, "She's Gone,"
There were others gathered 'round
Who felt so all alone.






The the thought occured to me
That the ship was as before,
She had merely left us here,
Heading for another shore






Others would be waiting there
The change was not in the ship as much
As the ones left standing here.
With a welcoming cheer