In this world you were an adventurer
a wandering naturalist reveling in Earths glory.
I watched you hike down paths of towering sequoia
and pine tress centuries older and pass on your love to me
Every river I walk by
Every rock I see
Every tree I pass
I will see you forever.
Your spirit instilled in me curiosity and perseverance.
Though you were small your smile and
soul shone so bright you could drive away the rain.
You could make every mountain a story of magnificent proportions
and every stitch of our purple afghan a loving hug.
My whole life you inspired me and passed your love to me
with science,religion, and fantasy stories.
You made the world seem conquerable even in the shadows of your life
you found happiness.
Every mountain I pass will be ours to explore.
Every trail needing walking I will take you with.
Every windy day I will look to the sky and ask
you if its a north wind you sent.
Forever you will be with me.
