I Wish; I Hope

For Tyler, who taught me many things. Time does not ease the pain.

Did I tell you how much I respected you?

How I looked up to you?

How I depended on you?

I wish I had.

Did you know that you made work fun?

That I loved being on your team;

That your nod of approval made my day?

I hope you did.

Did I know that was the last day?

The last time I'd hear your voice,

Or hear "The way it shakes out..."?

I wish I had.

Do you know we keep your memory alive?

We quote you and smile, and cry.

But we cry together, and together we miss you.

I hope you know.