Champer Girl

by Randi Endersby
(Hallandale Florida)

For 9 1/2 years I lived life thru your eyes. A squirrel running past us. A bird soaring low. Watching your reaction to that very first bunny under that pine tree, and yes that cat in the drainage pipe. Not memories or moments. Imprints of the way we viewed everyday. Now 6 months later that squirrel runs by me, that bird soars low, and I'm still looking for that cat in every drainage ditch I pass. Not only does my heart ache every breathing moment for you, but I sure do miss those beautiful ways we viewed life together. Champer you've imprinted me with the most generous and precious gift. I walk alone now. It’s my turn to let you see life thru me. I love you girl, I’m trying. It's so difficult to give you the joy that you gave to me back. I know your looking after me. I hope your not disappointed when you look upon me. I’ll find that cat in the drainage pipe again and even that bunny under the tree.