When You'Re Not Here Poem by Sarah Pesta

If there was a time that a candle would be lit
That time would be when I think of you
You're the flame that lights a candle already black
A beautiful warm glow to show me you're here

When it is day I feel the warm light
Ignoring the cold snow falling from above
The sun is all I need to keep myself from falling
I see something gazing back at me

You may not be right here
But in my mind
I see you whenever a light is gleaming
Bringing hope and strength to me