SIX MONTHS

Looking at the date, Its Aug 15 2008.
6 months ago it was Feb 15
A date forever stamped in my memory.
The day heaven got an angel
The day I lost you.
6 months gone by
6 short yet long months dragged by.

Selfish I was, not wanting God to take you home
But he called and you answered.
Grieve and morn was all I could do
For your departure was unexpected
Asleep, peaceful, at rest you looked in the hospital bed,
my eye bloodshot red,
I couldn't believe that you were....

Technically you were my client.
And I was your caregiver/taker.
But you were so much more to me.
A friend, a brother. A loved one.
Being there for you, with you, was a blessing,
on what was to be your last night, had I known I wouldn't have closed my eyes.

Knowing that you are in a better place, space
The pain doesn't seem so great anymore I tell myself.
The void will always be there and no one nor anything can ever replace you, the bond that grew over three years.

You have Gone away from this life
But not the hearts of the people that love you.
Your mother, father, brother, me.

So on this day 6 months ago.
Your caretaker helped the undertaker.
A farewell fit for a king. Speeding along I85 - 285.
Dressed in your racing gear.
I wished we didn't have to rush to your final resting place.
Where now a stone that reads 'son, brother, friend' marks the spot where your body lays.
But I know your soul is once again whole and you are at peace.
I miss you so!!!
R.I.P. Kurt R Sumner