I was here with you.....

I've walked this path many times, but
will the leaves know I've been here
will the flowers know that I leaned
and sniffed their fragrance
admired their colors

will the ground know that it was me
who trampled upon its head
will the rain remember splashing
the cool brilliance of its splendor
on a warm summer day
upon my head, my face, my brow


Will earth remember that I was here
.... appreciate that I cared
.... accept my gratitude for
its presence  all around

Will the sun even know that I smiled
and rejoiced each time it rose
Will the moon smile knowing that its
glow reminded me of another day
of life enjoyed and well lived

Will you know....that it was me
that I was here...and I adored
and I admired...and I reveled
and I stopped and appreciated
every bit of who you are

I hope you know
that I was here....and I saw you
and I knew you....and you nurtured
all of me......yes, I was here with you
and you with me.
© 2013 Brenda Gale