The last few months have not been good,
Unfortunately there was nothing we could do,
To ease all of your suffering and distress,
But in peace and dignity you can finally rest.
 
Although heart-rending when you passed away,
Thankfully it ended all your discomfort and pain,
Despite the hurt and upset of having to say goodbye,
It is heart-warming to be able to celebrate your life.
 
The thoughts and feelings that I have deep inside,
Words alone cannot truly portray or describe,
There will be times I may need to cry or shout,
To be able to grieve and let all my emotions come out.
 
In these difficult times it is natural to feel this way,
The sorrow of bereavement in time will begin to fade,
The tears of mourning will gradually start to wane,
For happy reminiscences will always prevail.
 
During the night I just need to look up to the sky,
To know that you are in the stars shining bright,
Throughout the day I only need to look in my heart,
To remind me that in actuality we will never be apart.
 
Even though I can no longer see or hug you now,
I know that in essence you will always be around,
As forever in my heart, my soul and my mind,
Fond memories I have and will cherish all of the time.