I sat down and talked about everything happening lately, just like we always would.
It was like old times, I felt so warm and happy to see you again,
But no matter how much time goes by I can never stop missing my friend.
As we talked I watched you laugh, almost in disbelief,
For it was only about 3 months ago that I was stricken with such grief.
I know you came and talked with me to ease my mind,
I thank you so much for that... a better friend than you, I could never find.
You are still extraordinary to me, even though you couldn't stay,
Last night has proven you're still with me, in your own special way.
Yes, last night was only a dream, but a dream that comforted me,
You gave me a glimpse of what eternity is like, and it's not what I thought it would be.
Thank you for coming to talk with me, Eric, I miss you more every day,
Life without you has changed in every possible way.
Until we can have another talk, remember that I love you,
And more than ever, I felt it in my dreams that you love me too."
-Lauren Simpson
8-16-03