In Loving Memory of River Daniel

This poem was written by a very close friend and given to us, the day of River's funeral. I have it posted on my fridge with one of River's pictures and I look at it every day, many many times.

Tiny hands that held so much

Little feet you couldn't help but touch

River's journey was short, yet it forever goes on

Taken from our lives just feels so wrong

Your touch is lost

Perhaps just misplaced

The emptiness slowly takes shape

But this is all part of the cost

I can't bare the thought of distance

And my soul hates the pain

It's not shown on the outside

But this feeling still remains

To see you, not be here at all

I slowly crumble away

A simple kiss you miss

A time of joy and happiness

Life journeys your river, indestructible boat

Our thoughts and our love will forever keep you afloat.

Thank you so much, Aaron, for this poem. Absolutely beautiful words, that are so very true.