It has been awhile since I dreamed of you
My very first love at the age of fifteen
When they said we couldn’t possibly know
true love, they were wrong

Friends at first and lovers next
bumbling through many first

You were kind and gentle
 
When we parted it wasn’t because we did not care
we needed to see the world and experience life

Last night your visit in my sleep
a reminder that true love does keep
your smile and confidant way
reminded me of youngers days

 
It seems the universe had different plans.
we bumped into each other over the years
always kind words and a gentle smile
sometimes talk  of a missed opportunity
but it wasn’t in the stars
 
Last time we spoke in our later years.
You told me I need to love myself first
It is then I would find true love again.
 
When I heard  of your passing 
I gently wept.
I couldn’t really explain why.
 
I now understand my heart never really wanted to say goodbye
to my lover and my friend 
so every now and then you visit me in my sleep
 
Your message is always
stay true to you
don’t forget to smile 
Love will find its way.
 

slb

not yet where I want this to be but it really has been wanting to get out. In loving memory of a soul gone soon Timothy Michael Davey, your kindness and words live on in my heart and memory.