Didn't anyone tell you
That you were supposed to outlive us all?
You had to.
Because how else could you
Be so full of light, so full of life,
If it wasn't meant to last forever?
No one believed like you did.
No one believed in magic and love,
In science and mystery,
And in the goodness of humanity
Quite the way that you did.
No one created like you did.
You created art and music,
And inspired it in those around you.
You told stories and brought laughter,
And inspired them in everyone who knew you.
No one fought like you did,
Speaking out on behalf of others,
And fiercely defending what's right.
You never backed down, never gave up,
But you always stayed so kind.
I hope you made it to the stars, Scout.
We'll think of you when we see the night sky.
I hope you found those aliens you were always doodling,
Even though we Earthlings aren't ready to say goodbye.
