I Smile for E

When the ones departed leave me empty hearted

And the sun keeps shining, she speaks

She says the days continue and all the farewell miss you’s

Will be her kiss on my cheek

I wonder if she is happy

I wonder if she can feel my warmth

It's never too easy to swallow

I try to keep my head above the clouds

No one to laugh till morning

It's been five years of mourning

The quiet house feels empty

Since you've gone

Eight brothers lost and hurting

I feel the pages turning

The rock that kept them going for so long

I wonder if she can hear me

Her laughter fills my room with sun

Singing so soft and gently

I smile and keep my head above the clouds