It has been many years,
though it seems like yesterday.

A soft touch on my arm
an angelical voice that said "excused me"
I turned around and saw you at 13
lost my mind for the rest of your life
but at that moment being the usher at the chapel
I lost control and all the folks came in during the Homily.

Looking back, the last innocent most wonderful love
I ever experienced.
I am more confident to tell the story now,
I am old
and you left us when we were 17.

It was not easy after that
reality sunk in
the world lost its poetry
and its invincibility

It was difficult to admit
we were humans
though we had lived such a wonderful time
a silence invaded us
we did not talk about it
for at least 30 years or more.

It was your kindness,
your delicate way you touched this world
never any malice
always there to help others
your mom specially and your newborn sister.

I became very close to your family
and you know why.
Sometimes I think had I been more mature
had I been more courageous
but maybe the Lord had a plan
and knew your loss would have taken all of me.

You are very much missed.
I hope you are happy
and that you are able to read this note.