S.e.v.e.n.t.e.e.n. years happens. . . days go by seems like all is forgotten. . . There was laughter, smiles as you were swept away from the room. Protected by a warm incubator straight from the comfort of the womb. . . Days, nights. . . Hours, minutes still breeze quietly. . . Too young to notice what was happening, but strength was perfected in that room. S.e.v.e.n.t.e.e.n. years won’t ever let me forget that first breath. . . The sound of your heart, the color of your skin. . .the unspoken words I would never say but you understood. . . Love, unconditional. . . Strength perfected in that room. . .life sends reminders how and why we all exist. Why are we wired to never break. . . But we’re constantly broken down? I remember through every breath I take the decisions I have made are always costing me something. . . . And the hardest decision I made cost me you. S.e.v.e.n.t.e.e.n. years I’ve picked up pieces of shattered life only to know poor decisions wouldn’ t have been possible if you were here. . .I’ve learned how to cope without crying, how to lose without being defeated. . . How to fight in silence. . . And how to be fierce and vocal. .  I’ve learned to PERFECT strength and gained Wisdom in all you’ve pushed me to do. . . even when you’re not here. . . I’m always remembering you.