In Memorium.

Light a candle for Tess Eisiminger
Let it join the others, so many they burn
A light in heaven,
Crush back the dark with pain
Yet maintain their presence
On the coldest day of the year
When you look into the sky you may see
A bird or a tree, tranquil
Or in ecstasy
But do you really believe?
Light a candle tonight for Tess,
Let her rest where her heart can hear
Memories of laughter and not these
Ugly, ugly tears
Let it join the others, so dense they burn
A ball of fire in the sky
The lost but never forgotten ones
Wild flames we see as the sun.