The ache is real. The love is real. Both are forever.
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“I will carry you,
Here and there,
There and here,
Until I am where you are.”
— Angela Miller
::: FOREVER LOVE :::
by Angela Miller
When I said goodbye
did you know I really meant
never ever—
(never ever, never ever)?
When I say forever
do you know I really mean
forever and ever—
(and ever and ever)?
When I say goodnight
do you know I really mean
I stay awake all night
praying you are safe and sound?
When I say I miss you
do you know I really mean
I search for you everywhere,
like you’re a lost child who can be found?
When I say I love you
do you know I really mean
I’d give my life for yours instead—
over and over and over again?
When I said goodbye
did you know I really meant
never ever—
(never ever, never ever)?
When I say forever
do you know I really mean
forever and ever—
(and ever and ever)?
Forever, I’ll miss you.
Forever, I’ll love you.
Forever, I’ll ache to hold you again.
Forever, my love—
Forever— love
We are— forever love.
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photo credit: Amy Haderer
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This is so very beautiful and says just what forever in a Mom’s heart is… It’s beyond infinity.
Love and Angel Hugs!
So so perfect my friend! Your words continue to touch my heart!
I guess grieving mamas have a similar wish for their babies. You say forever in your poem. Our prayer daily my kids and I tell their sister is, “Everyday we will love you. Everyday we will miss you. And everyday is one day closer to seeing you in Heaven.”
Love your poem. Thank you so much for it.