Letter to Heaven, Grace Cushman

Letter to Heaven

Grace Cushman

Letter to Heaven I miss you, I love you. You left this world far too soon, Too unexpected for my formerly childish mind. I wish we could have had An extra minute, another hug. What wouldn’t I have given up for that?

I wrote you a letter once, But had nowhere to send it. Instead, I hoped that you would Be able to read it from Heaven. I’m fairly certain that it’s lost now, Gone from my world forever, like you.

I think about you often And dream that you’re still here. I know you had so many stories That I never heard, Or even worse, that I forgot. I wanted to hear them from you. The pieces I get from others Lack details only you could give.

I know that, when you departed from this world, You left a hole in my brother’s heart, His pain being that he barely remembers you. I wish that my youngest brothers could have met you, As they had not the chance to know you. I’m not sure that they’ll ever know what a grandpa is And will never know how you would have loved them. So many holidays and events have gone by Without you and I’m sure That many more will too.

The other day, a stranger told me a story-No, a few sentences--about you and me. She said that when I was very young, You were so proud of me. I hope that has remained true And that you still are. Please know that this is what will keep me going, Till I see you again. Please know that you are forever loved and missed, And that I hope you can read This letter in Heaven.