Once a year I miss you so
If I had two tin cans with a rope
I’d stretch it across the earth
And tell you so
Let you know what has changed over the years
That although I’m sad with tears
I still remember that
Your smile warmed all the rooms
From here to there with the doggie zooms
The light shown from your body, your smile, your eyes
Never to depart from your prize
If I had two tin cans with a rope
I’d connect them with a knot and some soap
I’d stretch it to eternity
and talk to you with sincerity
tell you how special you made me feel
something time cannot steal while I heal
And before your body gave way to dust
Your fingerprint, you left it on us
We all loved you so much
I’d tell you that we learned from your light
And we’ll all honor you, and keep up the fight