Kirk Walker

They said he probably wouldn't make it
much past through the night
but with prayers and priesthood blessings
we all felt things would be alright

It gave us time to spend together
as a family for awhile
and watch with wonder in our eyes
to see him laugh and joke and smile

Then our hopes and dreams all vanished
as quickly as they came
and it only took one instance
to realize life would never be the same

And as my thoughts are turned towards him
there's so much emptiness inside
and there's pain and sometimes anger
and I can't help but still ask "why?"

But I've learned some lessons through it all
and found some answers even too
and though I know I can't replace him
I'm going to try and fill his shoes

He'll always be right here inside me
his love stands out above the rest
I want to grow to be just like him
for to me, his son, he was the Best