You may have lost a loved one, dear,
but I assure you it is not the end.
In your heart, I am sure you know,
that he is still your friend.

You spent a lot of time together;
I watched him help you grow,
but sometimes bad things happen to good people.
As we often know.

As cancer stole his life from us,
slowly, he faded away.
Our hearts remain true to him, however,
to this very day.

Whenever you feel that hope is lost,
promise me that you will remember this:
For when the wilting rose has only one petal left,
it smells just as beautiful as all the rest.