More Than You Know

This is not mine ... but sharing because it needs to be.

You may not always see it,

but your presence in the world

has left ripples far beyond what you know.

Someone still smiles at a memory

you created together,

still feels comforted by the kindness

you once showed,

and still finds courage

in the words that you spoke.

Someone hums a song

that reminds them of you,

see beauty in the world

because you pointed it out,

and carries your wisdom in their heart.

Someone stands a little taller

because you believed in them,

walks a little lighter

because you shared the load,

and dreams bigger

because you told them they could.

You matter more than you know ...