When you were born the world started spinning.

You were held by family and friends.

Joy and love was shared among all.

They were by your side and you grew.

You went from precious to a magnificent beauty,

Inside and out an unapologetic radiance grew.

Then the dark came, fear, sorrow, pain.

Family and friends remained close and yet alone you were.

You fought, you cried, you forced yourself to continue.

Your strength is one to be envied.

Then you were gone and the world shook.

It didn't stop, only froze for a moment to mourn.

You were mourned but not forgotten.

The world continued a little bit darker without you.

Your family and friends gathered to share their sorrows

They joined in a place without you, yet you were all around.

It was bittersweet as they shared their memories.

You left and they remained, a piece of them missing.

A piece of all those joined hearts went with you.