There's a light in my heart
That's been nurtured to glow
It was bright; It was beautiful
It inspired me to grow
Though it ebbed on occasion
It would also flow
And grew brighter and more brilliant
Than any I've known
The light that I read by
Has grown dim these days
Though I squint, and I blink
And spark candles in vain
I've treasured its insight
I've learned so much by its flare
Now it brings such an ache
I'm left gasping for air
There's a light on my porch
That I cannot extinguish
Though I should, but I hope
And implore, and I wish
Hope springs eternal
No matter how much I deny
No matter how many tears
No matter how much I cry
There's a light in my heart
That will always burn bright
Cause you lit it, tended it
And brought it to sight
I miss you, I thank you
For all you have taught me
I'll cherish you always
For all you have brought me
22 January 2014
