Voices

I heard you talking to the loved one
Who once were here on earth,
And wished I could see
And converse with them too.

I saw you kiss my dad
That day in the hospital,
Knowing all along
I wanted one too!

I heard you talking to an aunt
The one who went months before,
And wanted to talk to her too
But knew it was not meant for me.

The conversations went on all night long,
And then they were gone…
You were unconscious and
Never again to be awake.

I stayed up all night and listened
Just to hear who you were talking to,
No knowing you would never talk
To me again.

Voices of the past loved ones
And you among them now,
Are angels in Heaven
Voices to be heard no more.

I put away the baby monitor I heard the voices on,
Knowing you were gone to be with dad,
Wishing I could be there with you
Understanding it is not my voice God wants!