I knew it wouldn’t be easy
Going back to your school again
A reunion for your classmates
Seeing teachers, staff and friends

Tears started to fill my eyes
The closer that I came
It was getting harder
Because nothing was the same

Before I drove the last few feet
I wondered if I should
For now you are in heaven
I wondered if I could

Then once again I found myself
By old familiar walls
Seeing faces you once knew
Walking hallowed halls

Wandering down these cherished paths
I wanted you close to me
Holding my hand and skipping along
The way it used to be

I talked to your former teachers
Those that taught you well
We did some reminiscing
Each one had stories to tell.

It was good to see your classmates
Giving each a warm embrace
And as I told about you
I saw sadness crossed their face

I know this is the very place
Where your heart found such delight
Surrounded by the ones you loved
It was your guiding light.

Yes, you finished with this school
And then went on your way
But, I lost you long before you died
For right here your spirit stayed

I looked around each corner
Expecting to see your smile
I wanted to hear your laughter
And to talk with you awhile

I guess I thought I’d find you here
That is why that I came again
I needed to say goodbye to you
And let the circle come full end

Then as I started to drive away
I stopped and paused a while
Looking back I saw you standing
Waving with a smile.

I had seen love all around me
That time would not let fade
I realized why you loved it
And why your spirit stayed