THIS IS NOT GOODBYE

She did not say goodbye. This is not a sad thing, or a thing to cause regret. She did not say goodbye because she would not give up, would not stop fighting. She did not say goodbye because she didn’t see the need, because she will always be with us.

This is not goodbye.

She is there in the tears you shed or the smile you have when you think of her.

This is not goodbye.

She will be the feeling of comfort that keeps you strong when the darkness comes.

This is not goodbye.

She will be the caress of the breeze, and the warmth of the sun on your skin.

This is not goodbye.

She’ll be there in the colorful blooms when you walk through the garden, or marvel at the splendor of fall leaves.

This is not goodbye. This is never goodbye.