July 12 is his birthday,
Boyfriend passed away in May of 2006,
First of EVERYTHING without him.
We always spent your birthday up at Hampton Beach,
Then we’d have dinner and watch the stars out of reach.
We’d float in the ocean and dry off in the sun,
It was a time away together, second to none.
I went the beach today, the way we use to do,
Unfortunately, it’s not the same, Hon, without you.
As I now put my lounge chair down in the hot sand,
I imagine you with me, and holding my hand.
Summer used to be our favorite time of year,
It comes now for me with a deep regret and a tear.
It’s the first birthday you’re not here anymore,
I even stopped myself from getting your gifts at the store.
I think back now and compare you to a summer’s breeze,
You were always so laid-back, loving, and easy to please.
People will have their own way of remembering you today,
Some will be sad, some will smile, and some will pray.
So as you have your cake looking down on us from above,
I’ll light a candle and sing Happy Birthday to you, my LOVE.
You’ll always be the sunshine of my life!
Love and Miss you, Liz.
