Michael L. Marchiori (Dec. 8, 1950 - Nov. 7, 2007)

You have left me

without the embrace of your arms.

5 years have passed and I'm searching for your smile

and simple charms,

 finding only empty air.

I look everywhere and you're not there.

My wound is raw and also the pain;

while friends say "Move on!"

I can't and remain

thinking about you as I did before,

whispering your name at night and more.

It's been a hard 5 years without your touch,

the touch I miss so very much.

And your voice and gentle laughter:

when the last supper is over and after

I retire for the day,

I can still hear you say

"I love you, JoAnn!"

and I love you more,

Mike.