ember

can’t even process,
a young, bright soul
gone far too soon.
i don’t want to
believe what i hear,
i wanna wake up
from this awful dream,
i don’t want it to be true.

we weren’t even close,
had one class together,
but i saw a lot in you.
passion, kindness,
desire for greatness,
you had everything
and then some,
and you left a mark
on so many of us.
if only you could see
all the love we have.
you and i hardly even
knew each other and yet,
i’m broken over this.
i can only imagine
how much harder it is
for everyone else.

rest easy, sweet one.
your ember will still
burn bright to us,
and you’ll remain
in our hearts forever.
you wanted the world
to be a happy place,
and we’ll make it happy.
your desire will live on
in all that we do,
and we’ll work hard
to preserve your name

ember