Awake another day without you here Your gift of years so precious as my wife I still can hear your voice so crystal clear That sound a treasured echo of a life I hurry out of bed to be on time With thoughts of us together oh so grand Arriving at our special place sublime I close my eyes and see us hand in hand This secret wooded place was ours to share Fresh sunlight filtered through the leaves of trees Our early morning rendezvous so dear It’s timeless message strengthens one who grieves Look for the light while passing through shadows Aware that shafts of light quench life’s salvos