Life goes on, and stops for no one.
Even though we wish it would
Be still for just a single moment
So we could catch our breath in the busyness that will not cease.

Suddenly, out of nowhere your memory hits me between the eyes.
I pause stunned by the blow,
As tears flood from my eyes
Flowing as a waterfall down my chin and neck
Wishing I could see your face again
And we could joke just as before.

You were one who showed true concern
For anyone who crossed your path.
Never judging, always trying to
Find a way to help a friend in need.
A friend you truly were, and I miss you for all your care.

Taken from this life too soon
A brief spark, snuffed out with no regard
For a wife and son who loved you so
Parents and brother too.

Sometimes we Just don’t understand
Why God allows such things.
We shake our fist in anger
And question, “Why, God, why?”
Wrestling with the unknown reason
That never will make sense.

Wish you were here to love your wife
And see your son get big

Wish you were here to tease me like you did so before
Wish you were here to meet my son, your namesake,
And watch him grow and thrive.

I shed a tear to think of all you’ve missed
In the short time you’ve been gone.
But I know you are watching us and smiling from above
Not missing a single thing.
Your absence is not permanent.
I’ll see you again someday.

But still at times, I pause and reminisce
And wish that you were here.

In loving memory of Ryan Ferris (1982-2018)