Were you there?

Were you there
walking with us
down the forest path
as the wind sighed

Transporting us
north to where pines
sigh in the seabreeze
on the island of memories

Were you there
as I opened old files
bringing back memories
from yesteryear

Were you there
as we passed by
your final resting place
in the clearing

No, that's not where you are
just the marker
for others to remind them
of you

You're always there
because you're part of me
in spirit, not to be seen anymore
reminding me of what once was

You'll always be there
with me forever
never to leave me
for all time