One Day Again I’ll Get to See Ya

The Lord giveth and the Lord taketh away, I roll my eyes.
Our Kolya was taken, was this some lesson in terrible disguise?
Trying harder to understand, a firmer grip on my pen –
I put myself in God’s shoes, what it must be like to be he would decides when.

These past few weeks we’ve been tested,
Or that’s what the scriptures would say.
But what lesson requires such a sacrifice?
Surely none worthy of what happened that day.

Perhaps the answer is obvious,
And what we’re to learn, though unjust,
is that our worth can only be determined
by our impact on those closest around us.

With a love of life and smile so infectious –
A fact even strangers knew to be true,
Koy’s generosity will continue to inspire us daily.
Give without hesitation, like only he would do.

But to Koy, his parents were his home – “Mama, Papa, Kolya” – he’d repeat,
time became an irrelevant variable in the equation of love between you three.
And though his ability to love fiercely was innate,
it was you both who gave him the tools to share it.

He came in like a shooting star, a summer ballad, your son.
The chorus of his life, mostly laughter, his was a tune as catchy as it was fun.
And while he wasn’t perfect, I can still see that sheepish smirk in my mind
He was more saint than sinner, his heart both gentle and kind.

Now before I wrap up – Karen and Scott never forget:
you were Kolya’s dream come true, his greatest loves, you three a perfect set.
Your son’s fierce love remains with you, it’s strength not measured in years.
Just look all around you, it’s the reason we’re all here.

With that I’ll say goodbye, my cousin how I wish you didn’t go.
I promise to take care of your mom and dad, though you’re with us I know.
Tell Harley I miss him, and I’ll give your best to Gita.
I’m missing you more than words, but smiling knowing one day again I’ll get to see ya.