i wrote this about a year after we lost Sam...
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My eyes fill with tears
Just another school year without you here
To hold my hand like you did before
I try to think of the happy times
Memories that were so fun to make
I try to be happy knowing you’re in a better place
But it hurts knowing I can’t see your smile or hear your laugh when I crack a stupid joke
We shared so many secrets and so many joy-filled times
My heart over flows with your undying image
After you left the fights seemed so petty and the good times so few
We took for granted thinking we had so much time
But we never knew your life would be cut so short
You had so many dreams and goals for the future
But they were buried in the ground
Everyone cried when they got the news
We couldn't quite believe you were gone with no goodbyes
It turned my whole perfect world upside down
Nothing seemed to break through
Until you came to me in that dream and told me to let go
You said there was no more pain and everything was fine
You told me to be happy and go on with my life
Then you kissed me gently on the cheek, smiled and faded away
Now I know that you are truly gone
But the pain is sometimes strong
The fog around my heart is slowly disappearing
And I'm learning to love again
Your fate taught me to live my life the best I can each day
Never trust tomorrow cause it might not be there
So I stand here in the hallway as the tears run down my face
I smile and think
You were my love
You were my friend
And you'll be forever in my heart
<3 6/10/88-11/11/03 <3