ONLY A MEMORY

As I look out my kitchen window I see corn growing high, green beans hanging on the vines, tomatoes red and ready to pick and then I realize it is only a memory.

I hear the chickens chuckling and see the feed bucket swinging from the hand of a man wearing a billed hat and a blue denim jacket then I realize it is only a memory. 

I walk down the hallway and I see a light coming from the computer room, a cup of coffee and an open Bible on the desk and I realize it is only a memory.

As I walk into the living room I see someone sitting in the wing chair in front of the fireplace, flames flickering, coffee cup in hand but then realize it is only a memory.

I hear the basement door open, it is barely daylight. I hear the sounds of the boat being hooked up to the truck and then I hear the truck as it pulls out of the driveway and realize it is only a memory.

I hear the strum of a guitar and a soft voice singing a song written just for me. I hear the words  "You're the Sunshine in my valley, you're the fragrance on the rose. You're the melody of Springtime, you're the sweetest flower that grows. Somewhere in time the angels smiled and destined you for me. You'll be my love forever dear throughout eternity."  As the music fades I realize it is only a memory. 

I feel the hand brush my cheek as it places in my hair the first rose that has bloomed on the rose bush by the back door then I realize it is only a memory.

I go to bed my feet are cold and I feel someone put their already warm feet on mine and pull me close and I realize it is only a memory.