Written with recent tragedy in mind...


TO A FRIEND

We hope with your final sleep there came soft tranquil dreams,
a sun washed field, scented flowers and liquid crystal streams,
a heaven that was slowly revealed.

Consoled are we, knowing that you will finally suffer no longer,
the pain is no more, there are none who could've fought stronger,
it was just time to close the door.

Though we feel grief, so saddened by that which we cannot explain,
by life's purpose beguiled, your joie de vivre in memory will remain,
for the world lit up when you smiled.