One morning they found you in eternal sleep; Tried to wake you but began to weep,

All my pleas you could not hear; Oh how I wish I could have only kept you near,

I find it so very hard to believe; That you have gone and we must grieve;

I call out your name but you answer not, And I look for you in familiar spots.

Everything seems so strange and surreal; I ask is it a dream or real?

Where are the soft eyes of affection; Where is the laughter and talk of reflection?

Where is the generous soul for which I was glad; Where is the forgiving and understanding heart?

Where are the bonds that were there from the start?

I miss all the little ways you showed you cared, For there were so many good moments we shared;

Looking back on life's assorted scenes, I realized you taught me what love in sisterhood truly means;

You were my trusted confidante and friend, On whose loving support I could always depend.

I look at your smiling face in photos; Memories flood my mind as I recall those moments.

From the happy times you and I shared, But now these times bring tears.

For the time together went by in a wink, Life was not as long as we'd like to think.

Sometimes memories bring comfort and make me smile, But there are times when grief takes over for a while;

We should be happy you're free of pain and sorrow, And rejoice that you'll always have tomorrow.

How can we then be so heartbroken and selfishly cry, I know your kind soul wants no tears or pain,

Instead you'd want warm memories and love to remain. 

Although we cry and stand grief-stricken, I promise not to forget the loving memories you gave me;

But still I miss you so very much my sister dear, And your caring words I once again long to hear;

My heart's only solace is that one day I will see you as before, Calling me to come join you on that white distant shore.