She was something special –

We all knew it.

And now we miss her gone.

Loved,

And loved in return.

But all good things end –

That’s life –

A reality that’s hard to accept –

But I guess that’s life too.

This is what I know –

My heart breaks

And there is an emptiness,

A quiet place I never expected,

A sorrow that’s difficult to explain,

A catch in the throat,

An ending undeserved.

I hate good-byes.

 Know this –

Memory is strong

And you were always that.

Missed?

Undoubtedly.

Forgotten –

Never.

You were one of us –

A star.

Shine forever.