More Than a Memory

For Steven Joseph Starkes (Oct. 11, 1987 - Oct. 31, 2007), Wherever you are, you're constantly in my heart...

*This poem is dedicated to my late friend, Steven J. Starkes (Oct. 11,1987 - Oct. 31, 2007). I hope you're in a good place, my friend...*

Each and every day

you cross my mind.

Most times it hurts,

but sometimes it brings

a smile.

There were so many

things that went unsaid.

I wish I could turn time back,

at least for an hour.

I'd tell you how I felt.

How much you meant, inside.

How your kindness never went unnoticed.

How your friendship sparked a fire.

Something snaps me back to reality.

These words, I wish you could see.

I wish you were here with me.

You'll always be,

more than just a memory...

©2-19-2015 by Ashley Nicole Nordyke

Reviews

[Tinotenda Nyevedzanai]

Lovely poem from the heart very sweet.

[Avinash]

A heartfelt tale of moments gone and things which could have been.

[Lizardo]

Such a sad piece but beautiful and full of emotions
Amazing write!

[GreenEyedPoet]

Beautiful piece hun. :)
Sorry for your loss though!

[Jamie]

Beautiful piece of poetry thank you for sharing!

[closed]

this is beautifully written
we all have a special friend we've lost in some way , at some time

let our pens lift up our memories
to cherish eternal

-Dream

[♥ Ari Skye ♥]

Thank you..

[Nini]

Reading this was really personal for me. I really felt your wanting to see your friend one more time, to say unsaid things, ect...I understand that all too well. Nicely written.

[♥ Ari Skye ♥]

Thank you.

[Christopher Casper]

I've known you for only a short time, but you are overflowing with compassion and tenderness. It radiates off of you. If I can feel it, I know someone that was that close to you certainly could. I have no doubt in my mind about that. This is a most sincere write and I must say that he had a great smile. :)

[♥ Ari Skye ♥]

Thank you Christopher. He really did have a great smile. That was the first thing that drew me in. He had the kindest heart. God, I miss him so much....

[....................]

Sometimes we know how people feel about us, even when they don't say anything. Perhaps he knew the kind of friend that you were. I enjoyed this piece; a fitting tribute to someone you loved and cared for. Good job!

[♥ Ari Skye ♥]

Thanks FT.

[AaronFreitas]

This was a lovely beautiful write Nikki... I'm sorry for your loss.... true friends are a few in a lifetime. He will forever live in your heart.

[♥ Ari Skye ♥]

Yes. He will.. Always.. Thanks Aaron..