Obligations met, girl.

Saw them through to maturity

Helped them grow

Remembered you lovingly every day.

Some days seemed elongated.

Some, swift as a blink.

All rolled together

New memories were formed as we healed.

A world was walked by me.

They came to the sea, the bay, the city.

They talked, I listened

And amazingly, life continued.

Becoming aware of end points & expectations

We watch as they rise.

Our world may diminish

But the broad reach of the family grows.

Somewhere in the middle

Between day & night

I listen for a melody

That can transport me

From darkness to light

And, sure as there is warmth

Emanating from the sun

This heart has grown

Despite loss beyond its own.

Seeing both young men

Recall your voice

And loving embrace

Fills me with gratitude

That you accepted being my wife.

Status of the spaceship?

All ahead full, please.