Starry Skies and Sleepless Nights

When sleep evades me, 

thoughts overtake me, 

and as always, 

the thoughts are about you.

I wonder if you're happy,

or if you regret leaving us alone,

lost in the world, confused and scared,

unable to find the way back home.

I wonder if you miss me,

as much as I miss you, 

and if you still love me,

just as much as I love you.

Losing you, it broke my heart,

and I can't stand the thought,

of how we were torn apart.

Too young to lose you,

too innocent to understand,

why you made that decision,

what forced your hand.

The starry skies remind me,

of all the times we had,

of the sleepless nights,

and the never ending talks,

that we always used to have.

We had a bond, you and me,

you were the light, guiding me.

Daughters look to their fathers,

for strength and love, after all.

Now that you are gone,

I look to stars in hopes, 

of catching a glimpse of you, 

looking down on me,

reassuring me that you are there,

and still doing all you can to guide me.