In memory’s clasp, I hold you tight, Lochlan, a name whispered to the night. The laughter echoes through the years, In moments stitched with joy and tears. Oh, the day your laughter turned surprise, A nappy change met my startled eyes. The cheeky gift you left in play, A messy touch with a loving sway. We laughed until the echoes rang, Bathing suit drenched where your joy sprang. I cherished then, that simple glee, Knowing someday it’s what I’d need. Now when I gaze upon the stars, I see you there, racing your cars. Show me your biggest, brightest beam, As I wish for more time in this waking dream. Though paths diverge, I hold you near, In whispered winds, your laughter here. Loved and missed, in every way, A part of my heart, every single day.