Memories--By Virginia Johe--(In Memory 1911-2011)--United States

Memories

Walking down the back road

    of my life

Trying to cope with

    sorrow and strife

I lost someone precious

     a short time ago

now the days of lost

        their special glow

I hear his voice and

    see his smile

as I trudge along

    each lonely mile

I know he is telling me

    all will be fine

And I feel the touch of

    his hand on mine

We had our golden moments

    that slipped by so fast

Now my heart is trying

    to forever make them last

From her Granddaughter Nila Webster--Virginia Johe (1911-2011) lost her husband in 1980.  With the encouragement of her daughter, jani johe webster, Virginia began to write poetry to process her grief.  This poem was written shortly after Virginia's husband died.  Until the end of her life, she continued to write him notes and refer to him as "my honey."  Her poem is a testimony to grief and courage.