He and I so long ago bought the little tree
And planted it in the front yard for all the world to see.
The tree, a sign, of the love we'd always share
Showed happiness, comfort, peace, joy, and care.
The branches that grew showed roads we'd travel on
Forgiving one another for times that turned out wrong.
On a windy day the leaves would fall on to the ground
To remind us during life not all dreams can be found.
Together we shared laughter and cried many tears
As we stood beside each other throughout the passing years.
This morning I awoke and could not help but cry
For late last night God called you to his castle in the sky.
Crying I knelt down and prayed to God above
And asked him to bless and keep the one I'd always love.
Slowly I walked outside and cried beneath the tree
The one we planted long ago for all the world to see.
Sherri Vogel
http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/a-sign-of-love/
