You were so alive
I can't believe you are gone
But you didn't end an era
You awoke a new dawn
You were a source of inspiration
and belief in being free
And the fire you lit inside me
will always burn deep within me
A hunger for knowledge
to aim for my goal
To listen to my feelings
to believe in my soul
You made me strong and independent
You made me believe in my ability
You made me nurse my pride
but also fragile and with nobility
You planted a seed,
nourished it with your faith
I am sorry you never saw
the harvest to date
You gave everything of yourself
and now you are finally free
But I want you to know
you will always be a part of me
And we are many
who treasure what you gave
We are many who will shed tears
at your grave.
