Today, I will remember

Today, I will remember you
For the love
That you poured generously for me
And burdens you bore willingly with joy
So that I may dream

Today, I will remember you
For the moments
We didn't have each other to share with
And the lonely tears and laughter we lost
To the cold winds of night

Today, I will remember you
For the thoughts
And little words that set me alight
For the beautiful inventions of our minds
And their inspiration

Today, I will remember you
For the strength
That you shared with me generously
The words, the laughter and things we did
And memories we made

Today, I will remember you
For the joy
And pride in the things we achieved
The simple and lasting happiness we found
Within our own hearts

Today, I will remember you
For gunshots
That you fired and those fired at you
And the deep trenches you dug in your soul
For me to take refuge

Today, I will remember you
For the waves
You battled against, and drowned
And each and every heartbeat and dream
The ocean stole from us

Today, I will remember you
For smiling
That sincere and warm smile
And the generosity that flowed from your heart
That uplifted another

Today, I will remember you
And pray,
That tomorrow I may not forget