17 To Me
Cherished 17: A Heartfelt Reflection on Love and Loss
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I remember when you'd call me
I recall a time when you used to call me
Just to tell me what was on TV
Calling just to share details about what was on TV
And how you said
Recalling how you expressed love, claiming it was the strongest
You loved me more than anything
You asserted that your love for me surpassed everything else
I remember eating ice cream
Reflecting on times of enjoying ice cream together
And all the stories that you told me
Remembering the narratives and tales you shared with me
When we'd get in the car you'd say
Recalling car rides where you emphasized safety by saying "Buckle up"
Buckle up for safety
Your reminder to prioritize safety by fastening seatbelts
You'd say keep me in your prayers
Your request to include you in prayers, reciprocated in my prayers for you
As I do you in mine
Mutual commitment to praying for each other
And I knew
Understanding that someone else was central in your life
He was the center of your life
Acknowledging that 'He' had a significant role in your life
I know you lived a long life
Acknowledging your long and fulfilling life
and you loved me for a long, long time
Acknowledging your enduring love for an extended period
But you were only 17 to me
Despite your longevity, you will always be 17 in my memories
I'm thankful for that 17 with you
Expressing gratitude for the time spent with you at 17
I know you're up there pain-free
Believing that you are in a pain-free state, praising a higher power
And you're praising Him with all your strength
Imagining you expressing praise with all your strength
I think about you daily
Frequent thoughts about you, acknowledging the impact you had
But I know you're where you need to be
Recognizing that you are now in a place where you belong
I can't wait to be there too someday
Anxiously anticipating the day when I will join you
I know I'll see you again someday
Confident in the belief that we will reunite in the afterlife
You'd say keep me in your prayers
A repetition of the request for mutual prayers
As I do you in mine
Reiterating the centrality of 'Him' in your life
And I knew
Reaffirming the knowledge of someone else being central in your life
He was the center of your life
Reiteration of the significant role of 'Him' in your life
I know you lived a long life
Reiterating the acknowledgment of a long and fulfilling life
and you loved me for a long, long time
Reiterating the enduring love shared for an extended time
But you were only 17 to me
Despite a long life, forever 17 in my memories
I'm thankful for that 17 with you
Expressing gratitude for the cherished time at 17
You'd say keep me in your prayers
A repetition of the request for mutual prayers
As I do you in mine
Mutual commitment to continuing prayers for each other
Now I know
A newfound realization of someone holding you tightly
He's up there holding you so tight
Belief in a higher power providing comfort and support
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