Notes to Althea, From Jade

A stand still

I still see you here in our home.

I still hear your giggle, your laugh.

I still hear your stories,
What you went through throughout your day.

I still feel your warmth.

I still smell your breath,
Your hair,
Your clothes,
Your perfume.

I still see you reading your favorite book on your favorite chair.

I still see you drinking your coffee in our veranda.

I still see you looking up at the stars, how they are reflected in your eyes.

I still see you writing your songs with a wrinkled forehead, thinking, writing, humming, thinking, writing, humming.

I still see you cooking while singing.

I still hear you singing our song.

I still feel your kiss,
Your hugs,
Your back hugs.

I can still see you smile,
Your smile, only for me.

I still hear you saying,
I love you.

How I wish you're still here.
I'll exchange everything so I can just say,
I wish things are still the same.

Love,
Jade