The stars are shining brightly in the night sky.
They remind me of the treasured years gone by.
When I enjoyed the endless moments of your charms,
I really cherished intimately holding you in my arms.

My blissful days have silently turned into lonely years.
My great hopes became overshadowed by my worst fears.
I never imagined that my queen, one day, would not be here.
I never thought that I would lose someone that was so dear.

I remember the heavenly joys that can never be replaced.
I, even, remember the delicate feel of your lovely face.
Oh, how I miss all the glorious days of old.
Oh, how I really long for the lover of my soul.

I will always have special memories of my love.
My soul mate has now gone to forever live above.
I stand at the grave where my companion now lies.
After all these years, it is still hard for me to say my goodbyes.

I have lost the love of my life much too soon.
All my friends say that time will heal my wounds.
I can not understand the exact reason why.
The reason why the lover of my soul had to die.

I will forever have special memories of our love,
Until the day that I will be call to live in heaven above.
There is one thing for sure I can always rely,
In heaven, we will never have to say goodbye.

(Written for my first wife Velda P. West)
(Born October 31,1958: married me on May 29,1986: Died May 30, 1989)
(May she rest in peace.)