For Eva

I've been thinking about you for quite some time
thinking about the time we had together,
the times we shared and wonder if you knew me then
or if you know me more now that you are gone....

I've been thinking about the the things your mother told me
thinking about how you suffered, about your pain.
knowing all you went through is gone,
you are whole and only the good remains.

I've been thinking about you, almost every minute
and some times are good and I smile and laugh
and then sometimes I just cry - I want you back.
I've been thinking about the things you had a chance to do
but thinking more of what you brought to my life.

In just 3 short years, (you almost made it to 4),
you brought light into the shadows
and pulled a life out of the the dark;
you brought joy every where,
took the anger out of separation
poured love into so many lives.

Joy untold,
memories in photographs that we all share
and behold, now you are God's little angel,
on earth for just awhile.

Now that you are gone
memories are what we have left,
we do our best to keep love safe
and hold onto your smile.

(c) 2011 Ria Sanacore