Beautiful Tonight

For my dear friend Amy, who's mom passed away. Actually it was Amy who came up with the title, unbeknownst to her. We didn't know each other at the time, but i learned of her mother's passing and i was moved to write these words...

Beautiful Tonight

in a blink u were here,
in another u were gone,
guess the Lord needed another angel home,
i know u're out of pain,
but my heart wishes u were still by my side,
//
heaven just got a little more,
beautiful tonight,
//
this evening was the first clear sky in a while,
and the stars shining brighter, well,
that made me crack a smile,
i know, u are smiling down on me,
and i know u'll be in everything i see,
//
heaven just got a little more,
beautiful tonight,
//
i know when the sun is shining,
that u are looking down and smiling,
and when it's raining u're shedding a tear for me,
when the flowers are in bloom again,
//
i'll pick and carry your favorite like a long lost friend,
this adventure we're on is definitely not the end,
comforting me is knowing i will see u again...
u're not in pain anymore and i'm trying not to cry,
cuz ..
//
heaven just got a little more,
beautiful tonight,
//
my wish, my prayer, my heart is with u,
i'll thank God for the gift that is u,
u were there for me, i missed out on nothing,
every step of the way u loved me,
//
and i love u... mommy, i love u...
in a blink of an eye u were here,
//
in another u were gone,
guess the Lord needed to call another angel home,
tho i know u will always be here by my side,
heaven just got a little more,
beautiful tonight...
//
for Amy
in memory of Rita Middleton..