My eyes filled up with tears as I heard the news It never occurred to me, how much I could lose I find myself wishing that it wasn't real Every time I think about it, pain is all I can feel Tears fall from my eyes, I can barely see But my heart tells me that she will always be with me I’m glad she feels no pain now-she lives in a perfect land I can still feel the soft touch on my shoulder of her loving hand I lie in bed and cry at night And I don’t feel any better in the morning light And I will love and miss her forever Until the day we are again together. Together in that perfect place above, Filled with caring, sharing and love But until that day comes- I will wipe my tears away. And hopefully see her again someday Collette N. Alaniz