A Poem For Viva: In Time We Froze

Viva, 2004.12.18 - 2013.11.11

You lived behind a shelter's bars

Because of people that couldn't see.

That beauty you had within

In need to be set free.

You only wanted to leave behind

The things you fear.

To feel safe in a place

Where your family holds you dear.

You devoted the years you had left

To pour your love allover us.

It made me wonder if I was worthy

But you said it was just becaus'.

You took the lead on sunset chases
The mirror of your soul so frail.
I wished your touch forever mine

It was to no avail.

In time we froze, one year ago

I felt your last exhale that made us part.

Your love left behind

A painting in my heart.

Still together behind closed eyes

For nobody to see. 

A place where there only is

You and me.