He has journeyed through life on the swiftest of wings
He has never looked back, not one to dwell on things

Living life on the edge, his days always filled with fun
There weren't too many things that he hadn't already done

Laughing eyes, alive and bright, filled with stories to be told
You could drown in his hypnotic gaze, the window to his soul

His courage and strength spoke volumes, through anecdotal quips
While a mischievous grin played at the corners of his lips

With compassion in his veins, like a river running deep
And gentleness his demeanor, which he shall forever keep

He was startlingly handsome, but his insides held the key
For it was beauty from within, that made him friend to many

Yet one day he left, without a backward glance he was gone
No fond farewells, last goodbyes, to warn of heartache to come

But forever lives his heart, a heart that has never ever lied
A heart that still holds, a love that can never really die

He has paved the way, blazed a path, that we have yet to follow
His colorful journey has far from ended, for life is not that shallow

He is locked away safe in our hearts; we have thrown away the key
For now memories are more priceless than anything can ever be

Copyright © 2001 Sharon Dias. All rights reserved.