10-6-84... 22 years ago today

Today would have been 22 years of wonderful marriage for Rory and I. Each October is very difficult for me since Rory died, especially when this day approaches. I still wonder what my life would be like with him here beside me, rather than alone. Yes, I know I wouldn't be where I am. But still... I'd trade this current life for him in a split second... if he wouldn't be in pain. God, I miss him.

His love wove its way into me
He won me with time... and persistance
His heart was bigger than his body
His soul was a part of me... and mine a part of his
I had him for 22 years
He has me forever

Our children got to know
The man I came to love
He saw grow and love themselves
He saw them become
He stayed for them... not for me
But his love stays on forever

His last breathe came
A day two years ago
His last heartbeat
Recorded always in my mind
He showed his love... with a touch
He said goodbye... without a word

On this day, the day we wed
I sit here weeping and thinking
Remembering and loving
His days on Earth I always cherish
And I know that my soulmate is waiting for me
For the day I return to him
--- Renee Roberts