He's Still Here

by Lainie Belcastro

He’s here, even when he’s gone, he’s still here.

The scent of him lingers on my pillows, my sheets,

And places where our bodies meet.

Little impressions remain where he lay

And made a comfortable place that my fingers tenderly trace.

I still feel his touch as he followed the curves of my body.

I close my eyes and remember his catching mine

That told him now is the time to take me.

He’s here, even when he’s gone, he’s still here.

I hear his voice when we come together.

And it wakes the silence in my heart.

So even when we’re apart, he’s still here.

  

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Lainie Belcastro is a published writer in many genres. Her poem, “Playmates” was 

recently published in the inspirational Writing In A Woman’s Voice. Her worldwide

children’s book, Harriet’s Heartbroken Heart, released by Guardian Angel Publishing,

co-authored by her daughter, Nika, and illustrated by Jack Foster, is a healing book for 

children experiencing grief. Another children’s book is contracted for a future release. 

Her uplifting stories can be found in many of the motivational Chicken Soup for the Soul

books. Lainie is co-creator of the trademarked Mrs. Terra Cotta Pots & Twig, and the 

Patching Hearts healing programs for children. As a guest speaker, she encourages 

her wide audiences to "see something beautiful every day!" She holds many titles in

the arts, but her most treasured title is mom! Visit her at www.lainiebelcastro.com.