You Were Gone Too Soon

You were gone too soon
Like a fleeting kiss of summer
When trees start to bloom
And there are flowers everywhere
You gifted us a moment
Of pure bliss and innocence

You were gone too soon
And with you a piece of our heart
How can we wake up in the morning
Knowing that you never will?
How can we look at the sunrise
Without remembering your smile?

You were gone too soon
A finality our tears cannot undo
Alone yet undaunted, you ventured
Into the murky unknown
Where no mortal has ever treaded
A world beyond our grasp

Do you know we love you so? 
And now we will miss you
Everyday, every single day
But we will find comfort in knowing
That everytime we search the night sky
You are already one of the dazzling stars

Note: This was written for my little cousin who passed away on the 24th of August 2015.