There in the blues
in the outlines
of the branches
over the water
and the sky,
the shadow of them
was there –
not oppressive
just present –
because it was one of their favorites too.
The same view
from the year before
from the same spot,
yet a single year later
they’re no longer here
to share it with.
It made me
miss them more
and
love them more
and
picture them more,
sad they’re not here
and
glad to know
they are with Jesus
and together again,
with no more sadness
and even more beautiful views
than this.