When you fell asleep, did you sleep peacefully? The color in this world seems to blend together. If I told you that it could be better...would you believe me? When I call out your name, can you hear me? I am screaming so loud. Do you even recognize the sound of my voice?

If I prayed more, could you have stayed more?

I can hear the echo of your laughter as if I were holding you in my arms. I can hear the lullabies. Hush lil baby, don't say a word, daddy's gonna buy you a mockingbird. Silly girl, this is only a dream and you will awake to see my smile. And we can stare out the window and watch the leaves as they fall from the trees. And you can hold onto my hand and never let go.

I can see the glimmer in your smile in the reflection and I get lost. And for a second, I can hear the sound of your heartbeat and the shuffling of your feet. When I call out your name, can you hear me?