Three Words Remain

Note to self,
reveal yourself.
Be dangerous
In your honesty.
Let it be known
That you are not alone.
That we are in this together.

Note to self,
Be thankful.
Write a list.
Check it twice.
Then by no device
Let it be known
That you love them so
They will always know.

I love you
Cannot be said enough.
Cannot be heard enough
Grows stronger with repetition.
Overcomes superstition.
Needs no religion.

I love you
Is felt when we are gone
By the hearts of our loved ones.
Is the strength we pull from
When our notes are left undone.
When our calls are shortened.
When our lists are lost.
Our memories softened.
Three words remain.

I love you.

Mickey King
Julie King-baker
Dana King
Claire King
Willow King
Bunny Johnson
Michael King
Michelle Porter
Marcus King

All my nieces and nephews, cousins, aunts and uncles.