To About Time,
Approximately one month ago, Lorna was released from SQCC. On 15 July, we got the devastating news that she’d passed away. She always stuck up for the underdog and fought against the bullies.
She was an advocate for us girls, always fighting for a better world, but she was also my best friend, and I’ll miss her every single day.
I wrote this poem and thought it’d be nice to share because Lorna was loved all over.
Rest in peace, Lorna AKA Bonnie
From Jessica at SQCC.
An ode to the beautiful Lorna:
Feel no guilt in laughter
She knows how much you care
Feel no sorrow in a smile
That she’s not here to share
You cannot grieve forever
She would not want you to
She’d hope that you would carry on
The way you always do
So talk about the good times
And the ways you showed you cared
The days you spent together
All the happiness you shared
Let memories surround you
A word someone might say
Will suddenly recapture
A time, an hour, a day
That brings her back as clearly
As though she was still here
And fills you with the feelings
That say she’s always near
For if you keep those moments
You will never be apart
Lorna we love you deeply
You’re forever present in our hearts
Rest in peace, Lorna
Written by Jessica, loved by the girls at SQCC
To About Time,
Approximately one month ago, Lorna was released from SQCC. On 15 July, we got the devastating news that she’d passed away. She always stuck up for the underdog and fought against the bullies.
She was an advocate for us girls, always fighting for a better world, but she was also my best friend, and I’ll miss her every single day.
I wrote this poem and thought it’d be nice to share because Lorna was loved all over.
Rest in peace, Lorna AKA Bonnie
From Jessica at SQCC.
An ode to the beautiful Lorna:
Feel no guilt in laughter
She knows how much you care
Feel no sorrow in a smile
That she’s not here to share
You cannot grieve forever
She would not want you to
She’d hope that you would carry on
The way you always do
So talk about the good times
And the ways you showed you cared
The days you spent together
All the happiness you shared
Let memories surround you
A word someone might say
Will suddenly recapture
A time, an hour, a day
That brings her back as clearly
As though she was still here
And fills you with the feelings
That say she’s always near
For if you keep those moments
You will never be apart
Lorna we love you deeply
You’re forever present in our hearts
Rest in peace, Lorna
Written by Jessica, loved by the girls at SQCC
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