Not Quite a Year

Not Quite a Year

 

Not quite a year, since you left this world behind

Not a day has gone by, you haven't been on my mind

My heart aches each time I think of you

My mind drifts back, and the pain returns anew

I long for the day I can put you behind me

I pray that god will answer my plea

I need to move on with my life, as soon as I can

Go to the beach, watch the water, and get a tan

But, at the same time, I don't want to

I never, ever want to forget about you

You filled my life with so much joy

I'll always remember you as a little boy

Whenever I listen to your old rap music

My eyes fill with tears, I'm afraid I'll lose it

Is it okay to cry when you've been gone so long?

Or, does everyone expect I've moved on?

Your best friend got married the other day

In the same church, where we gave your soul away

Memories flooded me, the moment I walked in the door

The ache in my chest was so bad, I nearly hit the floor

Please, please won’t you have mercy on my soul

And tell me how I can possibly let go

 

 

 

 

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