• I thought he was perfect from the beginning
    Didn't know those coffee-coloured eyes cared so much for me, would die for me
    Fell in love, a rare gift amidst the sorrow in this world
    Had the greatest smile
    His joy was contagious

    Light from the spring sun slipped farther down the horizon
    Sudden coldness struck through me, lying in wait and dreading
    Looked as uneasy as a full moon shone in the darkness
    I didn't know they saw us
    He pushed me away, screaming in pain
    Trembling so hard as my eyes began to fill with tears
    You don't have to, I said as soft as a whisper
    This is how it should be, his voice far away
    Reached out and held his hand, shaking my head
    I'll be right there next to you, can't live without you
    He gave his last luminous smile, on through the darkness
    It would have been enough; a sacrifice unasked is so much greater
    But the darkness was too strong

    Always a small light in the darkness that shone bright
    Revealing a place of happiness
    I saw an angel, can't remember why
    Light hair a shining halo
    Then I saw it
    The same, great, luminous smile