There's a monster in my chest.

1921-2014 I found a treasure chest hidden in your room I just wanted a piece of you to somehow carry me through I was sure to find your rubies gently put away or your polished trophies from the so called "golden days" Instead when it was opened, much to my disbelief Were not the gems and jewels of yesteryear But gifts to you...from me Every little drawing and scratch of color across a page Became a masterpiece, a chef-d'oeuvre, more valuable with age The macaroni fragments, delicate and worn These were things to throw away but to you, they were your pearls The birthday cards and pictures and everything in between Do nothing but loudly exclaim this great love you had for me And while I'm here where you once sang the desire for home is now an ache All I want is to be with you...All I want is to see your face But I will live with my memories and smile in this remembrance God's love was written in your life and aloud, you read eve