Who said love is for the moment
On a whim, we fall in love
I have felt a love like no other
The day God sent you from above.
I was placed here on this earth
With reasons he only knew
I had many life long lessons
As my mind and body grew
Schools taught me reading and writing
And respect for other’s views
How to add and multiply
And obey the golden rules
Life taught me I’m not perfect
And consequences follow
Mistakes that I have made
Have made my heart not shallow
I learned when I fell in love
It was exciting as could be
And I knew it was forever
When you asked, Will you marry me.
The blessings from a marriage
Were counted one by one
When each of you were born
A daughter and two sons.
I watched you all grow up
And have families of your own
The heart has so much room
As our family has been shown.
I have learned of pain and suffering
As my parents and brother died
It didn’t matter; my tears or questions
Or asking over, why and why.
Now the time has come
Where illness has come my way
I want you to always remember
I’ve loved you always and every day.
So keep in your memories
Not the bad but happy days
And when I’m no longer here
Don’t cry, I’m not far away.
Dedicated to the ones I love,
Written by,
Terry Shepherd
October, 2017
Who I am 