The observation of others compelled me to write these words. As I studied individuals and their relationships, I wondered what some must feel... what must be going through their minds. I discovered sadness, happiness, and growing pains.
-Axel
I miss the smiles.
Now it's half-hearted smiles.
So I cherish the smiles I do see, and pray for more.
I miss seeing you happy.
Now I see you sad.
So I try to cheer you up.
I miss the laughs.
Now it's few laughs.
So I cherish the laughs I do see and experience.
I miss the heart-to-heart talks.
Now our chats are surface.
So I try to give them some meaning.
I miss the midnight conversations.
Now nights are quiet.
So I try to appreciate a long night's sleep.
I miss the daytime conversations.
Now days are without them.
So I learn to focus on other things.
I miss knowing I'll see you in a day.
Now I wonder if I'll get to see you at all.
So I look forward to whenever I will see you again.
I miss hearing about the little things in your life.
Now I hear about a few surface things.
So I hope that all is well.
I miss you being there when I need a shoulder.
Now no one is there when I cry.
So I try to let God dry my tears.
I miss not being able to tell all because you don't have time.
Now I am quiet to respect your time schedule.
So I realize that not all needs to be said.
I miss the accountability.
Now I have no one with whom to share triumphs or failures.
So I try to find joy in myself.
I miss knowing how you really feel.
Now I never know how you really feel.
So I hope and pray for you.
I miss the bubbly personality.
Now my friend has become dim.
So I hope and pray for the sunshine again.
