You’re 44 today.
The angels must really be rejoicing.
They can see your gorgeous face.
But for us down here on earth
The feelings not quite the same
Having you up there in heaven
Was never our earthly plan.
I know you’re always watching.
As we go about our daily lives
Following your siblings and cousins
Your eyes filled up with pride.
I sit here and I imagine.
What I’d do if you were here
What food you’d request I cook you
What presents would you hold dear?
I visualize the cake I’d bake.
Not quite sure how big it would be.
know your mom when she starts baking.
Cooking small has never been me.
I can hear you laughing and joking.
So happy, you’d think you found gold.
I hear the pride in the sound of your voice.
Big brother, still your favorite roll
Sadly, I also see the anguish.
Behind your lovely smile
You’re feeling the pain no parent should feel.
When a child has left them behind
I wonder how many little Leon’s there’d be.
Celebrating with us this day
If only the drunkard’s family
Had just taken his keys away.
22 years you’ve been in heaven.
It seems like yesterday.
Today should only be for happiness.
Instead, my world is gray.
I held your son as he left this world.
I hated to see him go.
My one and only refuge was.
His dad, he’d finally know.
I’m coming up there to join you soon.
But I don’t plan to come too soon.
While I’m really anxious to see you dear
Momma still has work to do.
Happy 44th birthday son
You’re my one and only Leon.
I love you.
I miss you.
I will see you again.