You were my friend,
Always there to help,
to say a kind word when needed,
and ready to defend me
when I was hurt.

You taught me a lot.
You often opposed my point of view,
but always listened to what I had to say
helping me to find my way
through the fog of it all.

You have shown me beauty,
despite all that you have suffered,
you managed to give me hope and joy
to carry me through my daily trials
and the end of my days. .