Side By Side Poem by Rene Bennett

Brisk of a moment, flash of a thought
memories past, none forgot.
Gentle visions fresher than air
for in my dreams you live there.
I see you smile, I hear your laugh
your sweet smell shall always last.
I feel your touch as before
holding me forever more.
Side by side as meant to be
your hand in mine, guiding me.
Inner peace where it belongs
in my visions beating strong.
Silent tears from the soul
hidden deep so they won't flow.
Reality wants control of you
my thoughts, my dreams, my visions too.
Yet, tightly closed my eyes shall stay
for you must never fade away.
And if sometimes I must glance
at life's hope of second chance,
my dreams will never fade away
so by my side you will stay.
As was meant, you'll always be
hand in hand, guiding me.