7 years since

It's been 7 years since

And so much has happened

I feel minced

It's been 7 years since I had to leave

And I've had to grieve

For others I loved have had to leave

I've been bereaved

It started with my good friend Steve

Then my grandma Eve

But all the pain has made me stronger

And I can last longer

But not quite forever

Though I will never surrender

And I will always recover

No matter how bad my heart may break

I will never just quit and drop the rake

I have always missed you

But I have recovered and will always be right back here for you

More whole than I have ever been