We’ll never hear your laughter
Never see you smile
Never give you cuddles
as your tears we dry

We’ll not see you stumble
as you first begin to walk
or hear the sweetness of your chatter
as you begin to talk

We’ll not see you struggle
to learn to tie your laces
We’ll not laugh delighted
at all your different little faces

You’ll not go to day care
or to kindy or school
You’ll not earn a gold star
or sit on the ‘naughty’ stool

You’ll not grow into the beauty
we all knew that you’d become
You’ll not have a broken heart
because you’ve lost someone

But we will always love you
from the bottom of our hearts
We’ll not ever forget you
though we’re far apart

We’ll not ever see a sunflower
without knowing you’re around
We’ll feel your gentle presence
though you’ll not make a sound

You gave sunrise a special meaning
Now you’re forever free
Heaven has a precious new angel
Sweet little Lana Marie

Trish Johnston 02/02/2020