Small Moments (Written by Patricia, for Brian)

                                       Written by Patricia
                            on Wednesday, January 26, 2011  6:10 am EST
                    Written for Michael's friend, who also became my friend:
                Brian, a true angel on this earth--and my favorite telephone pal


Small moments, my friend.
Smiles and laughs.
Small moments that are now a big part of my heart,
That keep you living in my soul.
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Because I love you still.
Realizing love is stronger than death.
I feared to be without you.
Angel on earth, and now you are in the heavens.
News is traveling, many miss you.
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Always I will remember your voice.
Riches are in my treasured memories of you.
Child-like and sweet.
Happy and honest in all you shared of yourself.
Innocent and so pure.
Everything beautiful.
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Brian, you will never be forgotten.
Royal you stand out, in how you touched my life, my heart.
Oh, it hurts so, to think of you gone from here!
Wanting so much to just enjoy one more small moment with you, my good friend.
Night is when I look above to the stars...and think I see you scintillating, sparkling, still
Continuing.
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Small moments, my friend. 
Knowing I gave you laughter, love--
My warmth to yours--hearts and souls touching--meeting through our voices.
Though I long to know your face...possible now only in a photo.
Small moments will always be strong...
Like the tick-tock of an enormous clock.
Forever you will keep living in all who loved you, and love you still.