In Memory of my cousin Ivanka.
She will be missed very much!
I remember when we grew up together.
When we would play hide and seek,
On the river, at the farm, in the mountains or the yard.
Or even sneaking around where our grandparents would forbid us.
It seems just like yesterday we were up and down the river,
Catching crawfish in the shady crests,
Splashing through water while carrying our buckets,
Annoying the old country folk in their back yards.
We laughed and cried; fought and got hurt.
We screamed, yelled, and loved!
Loved our moments with each other,
Loved our time spent as kids.
The late nights under the street lights,
The excitement we would all create.
Running till the morning hours,
Laughing till the end of time.
Working to survive, at the vineyards, the farm or the bahcha,
Fun never got away.
Our songs and laughter still echo
Through the plum and cherry trees.
Going up and down the mountains,
Our adventures didn’t lack,
We didn’t even know Hollywood,
And we didn’t need Jack.
Life split us apart, for better or worse.
It was sad to see me go, it was sad to leave you behind.
The moments together were far and few apart.
Our love remained, filled with memories and joy.
Yet life attempts again,
to further split our souls.
It is sad to see you leave,
It is sad to see you go.
But our love is strong,
Our faith even stronger.
As we are all one,
Our spirits will remain,
And our love and laughter will be timeless.
I love you, Ivanke!
You are always in my heart!
