for Colin.

I've been under a lot of pressure lately, mainly because I do that to myself, but also because not too long ago my mother called me telling me my grandmother wants me to write a poem for Colin. Colin passed away on Christmas day due to life long heart problems. My mom said that my grandmother wanted me to write one like I did many many years ago for Jozie who passed away when she was 4 months old. I just told her okay, I will do my best.
I am not one for putting myself out there at all. My writing is my personal thoughts and feelings. I feel vulnerable about this piece because it is my first one in so many years.. and it's a delicate subject in my personal life as well as my family's. Enjoy.

Colin

Christmas was a day of joy many times before,

but this year was different for us all.

We awoke with news that broke our hearts,

News that caused our souls to fall.

God came to you and said with a smile,

"It's your time to come back home."

So you closed your eyes and followed Him,

and you left us here alone.

But we are not left behind

because you are pieced in our soul.

We can't be selfish by wanting you here,

you now have a much bigger role.

Colin, you are now our guardian,

You're our angel, our shining star in the sky.

You are our heart, you are our soul,

and each tear that we may cry.

The memories of the happiness you gave

will help to heal us overtime

because we will see you again one day

as death is never a permanent goodbye.

On the days we feel so broken,

please give us the strength again.

Let us remember the joy you brought to our lives,

Watch over us, always, Amen.