OPEN ENDED MYSTERY

I see babies being born and I see you

I see toddler’s eyes wide with wonder and I think of you

I see young mothers preparing for their child’s first day of school

And I remember yours.  I don’t know who was more nervous me or you.

So many of us look back on our school days

And the relationships we form

As the best years of our lives.

I’m grateful that at least you had those.

It’s there my life turns upside down…

I see your friends starting their adult lives

But you will be forever young

I see them starting their families

I’ll never share that with you.

I’ll never see the look on your face

As you see your beautiful bride

Walk down the aisle to join your side for life

I’ll never see you start you first home with your new wife.

I’ll never see the wonder in your eyes

When you hear your first born baby cry

Or hold your children in my arms

As I see a little bit of you staring back at me.

No instead I’m left to wonder who you would be.

You were taken much too young

Like one of those movies

Where the ending is left an open mystery.