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by Lisa Baydush © 2002

 Listen, shhh, do you hear me?
I am with you, all the time
Listen, can you feel me?
I am gone, but I live on through you…
 
I know it seems as though it’s been a long, long time
Since we talked and shared a laugh or two
But know, my dear, I’m here in you
Your memories keep me alive.    
Listen...
 
Every time you teach your child how to bake
And keep my cookie jar filled like I did
I live on, renewed anew
Your memories keep me alive    
Listen...
 
Remember when I taught you how to crochet
And held your hand when you were oh so young?
Think of me, and know I’m here
Your memories keep me alive.
 
When you open up that special keepsake box
Filled with treasures from the past we shared
And tell your kids about my life
Your memories keep me alive.    
Listen...