Thursday, January 15, 2009

memories

marry me juliet
you'll never have to be alone

whenever i think of you,
i remember your gentle smile;
i remember your laugh, and all that you shared,
every moment you made time worthwhile.

people age, and seasons change,
you have run the good race;
even up until the very end,
you left with a smile on your face.

although things will never be the same,
life on earth must still go on;
you will forever be in our hearts,
even after you have been gone.

through all the laughter and the tears,
through the sunshine and the rain;
i look forward to our reunion in heaven,
where we can embrace once again.

we love you, forever and always.

here's to an inspiring uncle, a dependable brother, a faithful husband, a responsible father, a trustworthy friend, a devoted son and an incredible human being. <3

although the bitter aftertaste of what is left still lingers, although the regrets of not being able to say goodbye haunts us, i for one salute you, for your courage, your integrity, your ability to smile and laugh even during the toughest storms. trust that you will never be forgotten, and though your physical body has returned to the ground, your spirit, and the memories you have left us with will continue to carry and lift us on forward, into a brighter and better future.

until we meet again, goodbye uncle eric. i love you very much.