I never was an early riser

I’d wake well after dawn

But the spectacle of your eyes

Appears in the rising sun

I never sang to myself

I wouldn’t hum for long

But your voice so clearly echoes

As I belt your favorite song

I never prayed out loud

I’d run away from God

But your deep faith inspired my soul

And to it I was drawn

I never loved like this

I wouldn’t hold on

But I’ll never surrender these pieces of you

Now that you’re gone.