As I sit here amongst the trees
Thinking of you and all the happy memories
You are not gone, you are not dead
You will always live on inside my head

So many little adventures to the city and the beach
So many life lessons that you would patiently teach

You inspired my great love of music and dance
You would always say to me, just give it a chance

Practicing free throws and soccer kicks for hours at a time
Always inspiring me to never give up and helping me shine

Holding my hair back the first time I drank too much
Giving advice that I not use alcohol as a crutch

Around you, I did not feel like such a shy introvert
Always making me laugh so I did not hurt

You are the person who made me who I am today
I hope you knew it, and in this I pray