Great Uncle Manuel Barela Poem by Kimberly Santistevan

I seen you in a nice, and beautiful, light blue casket today,
And I still can not believe that you left so suddenly.
You looked so peaceful
At least we all know that you will not be suffering
Any more down here.

The second I looked at you
I remembered the last time I saw you
And it wasn't that long ago too.

When you seen me,
You gave me a big hug and you smiled at me,
And I will never forget your smile.

Everywhere you happened to go
There were always continuous smiles.

Even though I hardly knew you,
You were always apart of me
And you always will be for ever.

I will always remember you
No matter where my life has to take me.

I just wanted you to know,
That we will always miss your smiles and your laugh.

So rest in peace and in paradise,
Great Uncle Manuel.