Just a smile away

The hardest thing to do is say goodbye
To those you love and who love you in return
Here I have to say goodbye
My smile fades and my tears burn

To my girls,
You’ve shown me a true friendship
You’ve shown me how to have fun my own way
You’ve allowed me to be myself
You’ve taught me to not worry what others say

I’ll never forget those nights we stayed up late
Taking pictures, laughing, talking, and crying
Always focus on the good things in life
Never give up, always keep trying

To my parents,
I know there have been times I was a brat
I might have seemed ungrateful here and there
But I’ll never forget the help and support you’ve given me
Your undying love, showing me you care

Mom, I’ll never forget our shopping trips
Or those girl weekends we went on
Daddy I’ll never forget our movie nights
Or watching you dance silly to old songs

To my brothers,
You two have had an influence on me
Your strength in life and willing to succeed
Your determination and patience
Has always had an affect on me

I love you two with all my heart
I’ve had the privilege to call you my friends
I’m always here with you
I promise that presence will never end

To my sister,
I can’t believe I have to say goodbye
Without even being able to give you a hug
But you’ve taught me to never lose my faith
And hold on when push comes to shove

You’ve shown me a sistership I’ve always wanted
That bond will never ever die
I promise to never forget you
As long as you don’t forget about I

To everyone else who might have known me
I’m sure I had love for all of you as well
Always remember to love yourself and your neighbors
And think twice before you yell

Keep God first in all you do everyone
And I promise you will go far
I’m just a smile away if you want to think about me
I’ll be that Sun looking down, and your bright shining star

CCP challenge to write a poem to your loved ones as if you were to die tomorrow