Everyday at 7 a.m. my parents would drop me off again

Before school started, breakfast with Gramps and Gram

Whatever the weather, you made sure I was dressed correctly

Telling me I should be wearing a coat, but wouldn't address my mom directly

Another day driving from west to east

Every lunch, you would pack me a feast

You would always make sure there was enough to eat

Around Christmas, you'd make a point to donate

To Toys for Tots

I still remember everything we bought

That small impression on me won't disappear

Because there's part of you in me that I try to make clear

Every day at 3 p.m., you'd be there to pick me up again

When summer time came, Jill and I would stay

At your house until 4 p.m. each day

We fought like sisters then

But it has come to benefit us now

We're close as can be, what our bond would allow

Because of you though, we laugh and joke constant

Since you haven't been around, every smile leaves haunted

Your impartial memory really saddened our spirits

As our fondest memories to you were no longer coherent

I miss calling you every week to hear your sweet voice

And talking to you in the car just to make noise

When I'd tell you my problems, you'd make them seem so insignificant

Because for you, I was present and that was magnificent

I saved each card you sent me my first year of college

I use them for decorations, like I'm paying you homage

You taught me without ever really trying

And that's the best part

Because what wasn't said out loud had struck my heart

Your gleaming laugh always lingered for a while

So I feel your presence whenever I smile

I knew the day would come when you'd leave

Though I was prepared for the pain

I could've never imagined

How holidays without you would be sadly fashioned

The loss of your soul is felt everyday

But I'm lucky to be a lot like you in the very best way

My spirits stay high, I have a smile that travels

Not to mention, my hard head is tough as enamels

Thanks for your lovely qualities

They won't fade away

But when they do, I look forward to seeing you that day