Stopped Poem by Meg Gill

I've stopped eating breakfast bagels
and hamburgers on crusty bread;
They remind me of you.
I've stopped dancing to the sounds
of classic rock and oldies;
I see you when I do.
I've stopped walking on the beach
breathing in fresh salt air;
It reminds me of you.
I've stopped thinking of the future
as a limitless adventure awaiting;
I hear your voice when I do.

I lie awake nights wondering what happened
and always,
the answer is YOU.

(6/2008)