The flame in your eyes
Once so genuine and bright
That could melt a heart of stone
A guide through the worst of plights
That held thousands of secrets
Shared only between you and I
That were full of child-like wonder and innocent mischief--

Flickered. Died.

Gone.

The sincerity in your smile
Once filled with warmth and light
That lit the darkest of days
Warmed the coldest of nights
That elicited the most exultant laughter
Sent sparks flying across a room
That placated the most ruthless tempests
Calmed the most relentless tides--

Faded. Vanished.

Gone.

The joy in your laughter
Once so carefree and contagious
That carried for miles into the distance
Echoed by those surrounding you
That was crisp and soft as the first fall of snow
Clear as the tintinnabulation of a bell
That was a lighthouse among the most lightless seas
A torch to ward off the demons and devils--

Evanesced. Dissipated.

Gone.