"Mom" ... written in 1997

In a flash you were gone mom, before I could say goodbye.
Though when I start to miss you, I look up to the sky.
I know that's where you'll be, when you're looking down on me.
You'll then be able to see, I'm being the best I can be.
Though you're not here to guide me, I think I'm doing alright.
I'm getting by in life mom, with all my strength and might.
I gave a speech in school, and the teacher said "real good."
It brought tears to every one's eyes, but I knew it would.
I easily won the contest, so I stood and bowed.
I wish you could have seen it mom, you would have been so proud.
As I'm getting older, I'm beginning to understand.
You'll be there when I need you, you'll be my helping hand.
I will never forget you; you are always in my heart.
So I promise you mom, we'll never ever part.
Don't worry about me; I'm telling you I'll be fine.
That day will come soon, when you put your hand in mind.
When my life has ended, we will be together.
But until that day comes, it will seem like forever.
Please do me one favor mom, help me through the years.
My life is still to come, full of happiness and tears.
I cannot express how much I miss you, and I know you know I love you.
Until we meet in heaven mom, I know you love me too.