Choices, Chances and Changes

In the quietness of the evening, a memory of you filled me

I can see you looking at me, asking to whether I’m okay

I can see your stare, pushing me to just keep going

I can see in your eyes, telling me that I can do it

And I can see in your smile, promising me you will be there.

In the orange sunset, every story you used to tell us sent me shivers it makes me just smile

I can hear your voice filled with passion in every word

I can hear from your tone with courage yet there’s that meekness

I can hear you speak with sincerity and wittiness even in sadness of your tale

And I can hear your whisper, with such comfort to keep me calm.

In the stillness of the dusk, I remember your songs that make my heart in joyous rhythm

I can hum the lullaby you used to sing us to fall asleep

I can chant the lyrics of the melody you sung when I was crying

I can whistle the hymns of your happy song to make me laugh

And I can still belt out our duet on my own knowing you’re singing with me.

As the nightfall draws near, I pray you are watching over me

I close my eyes, that I can see you next to me

I close my eyes, that I can hear your voice say a little prayer for me

I close my eyes, that I can listen to your lullaby and sing it with you

And that as morning comes, I wake up with warmth knowing in my heart you never have left.

I love you, Lola Panyang

I will always miss you

Happy Birthday

April 2019

Acknowledging the artist of this beautiful painting, thank you!