now i believe
you loved us so much
and you didn’t want
to leave us
even though
you felt you had nothing else
you could have wanted
from life
for yourself
your unending love for us
kept you around
your most fulfilling identity
that you were most proud
and cherished
your most demanding mission
that you knew by heart and soul
even before you lived it
all so naturally
gracefully
you were the best
very best
in spite of yourself
2025