THE PIN

THE PIN

She said "I want you to have this
And keep it close beside you
And when you miss someone
Or you're just feeling blue....
Think of all the moments
You shared with one another
And though you may be sad
It will make you better."

Time went by and many days
I caressed the pin she gave me
And sure enough, my heart lifted
And seemed to be the key
To readjust and reconnect
And somehow make life work
And I depended on it
To get through the hurt.

One day as I was walking
The boardwalk with my dog
I saw something shiny
Even in thick fog
A pin, exactly just like mine
Eyes overfilled with dew
I read aloud the same words
"ALWAYS WITH YOU."

I cleaned it up and pondered
Who to give it to
As it was your birthday
I just gave it to you
My friend who gave me mine
Died one night last year
And she would smile knowing
I gave it to you, dear.

Keep it always with you
And close to your heart
You will feel my presence
Though we are apart
And Polly, if you're watching
Somewhere from above
I have not forgotton you
Signed...Heather, with love.