Held you for the last time,

Under artificial lights,

As the wonder faded

From your eyes.

Out there, beyond the walls,

A vibrant shade of melancholy

Blankets our world…

My world.

Leaves shake their mourning bells,

Calling all to heed,

The passing of a soul beloved,

A single breath exhaled.

Rain falls not,

Except down crumpled checks,

Tiny caresses

That land on your back.

Do you think the sun gets lonely up there?

Not with you around.

My final gift to you,

The greatest gift of all:

Freedom.

Grief became my burden

On that day…

With you,

The sun can never feel lonely,

You became the unreachable light,

My guiding star.