I am not dead

Do not be sad for me she said,
I am not dead.

But with her gone
Everything feels wrong.

Think of me and smile she said,
I am not dead.

But I can only cry
And sorrowfully sigh.

I am not afraid she said,
I am not dead.

But I am frightened
Of life’s thunder and lightning.

Live your life, be free she said,
I am not dead.

But I feel cheated
My happiness defeated.

Remember me, she said,
I am not dead.

But I see shadows of what used to be,
And I desert my memories.

Look for me, one day, she said,
I am not dead.

Time passes by
And I forget to cry.

Search yourself for me she said,
I am not dead.

And I see her shine through everything
Love is all, love is the only thing.