A Candle Lit For You

I've never seen an angel

With such beautiful wings

I lived and loved for you

Above all things

You have blessed my life

In every way, I suffer this loss

Through each day

Now I hold this candle

In remembrance of you

Though it is hard to handle

It will forever burn for you

Through my tears

And through my pain

I will face my fears

And continue to gain

I stand here tonight

Thinking only of you

I will not stop the fight

Of bringing justice through

I will love you

I will not forget you

This is the light

That will get me through

(Written by Rachel Mendivel,
former victim services specialist)