Jonah, my Jonah

I miss you so much

Your sweetness, your kindness

Your soft gentle touch

I think of you often

Even though you aren’t here

I can still feel your spirit

And I know you are near

I will never forget you

I won’t even try

You were sent for a reason

The question was “why?”

You were sent to remind me

Of goodness and love

And I’ll cherish the day

When we’re both up above

Until that day happens

And we’re both looking down

I’ll try to keep smiling

And refrain from a frown

My job here’s not finished

There’s so much to do

And when I’m discouraged

I just think of you

The tears still come freely

When I think of your face

Then I think of our good times

And they’re back in their place

I pray that you’ll help me

To never forget you

Just poke me and prod me

And say “I’m still here too”

I’ll sign off for now

With a warm mellow heart

Another day gone