MAY I HAVE THIS DANCE

MAY I HAVE THIS DANCE

In these past three years I’ve come to believe,

You left a little piece of heaven, for your sister and daughters still grieve,

I think you understand why I wasn’t there the day they laid you to rest,

Like you my mind battles a constant state of unrest,

I silently mourn that you were taken to soon that Christmas Eve day,

But I do know that together we shall hug again someday,

Where both our minds are free from contention,

And we are able to show those we love our greatest of intentions,

I do miss you dearly,

And I say those words sincerely,

I’d give anything to have you back,

For that void in my mother’s life is you she lacks,

You were a beautiful woman from the inside out,

Always full of fervor to get at it and about,

I remember my wedding reception and you dancing with me,

There was no other woman who could cut a rug like my Aunt Betty,

I know you’re in a better place as they say,

Yet you were still too young to be taken away,

For as long as we all are apart,

Forever you will be in our hearts.

One last thing, when my time is up here due to whatever circumstance,

When I arrive in Heaven the first thing I’ll ask is “May I have this dance?”

-brad