there is a Louka
in my heart and mind
because she can no longer be here
by my side

and there might be a little Louka
ghost around this house
running around, causing creaks,
making this space feel less of loss

and we believe there is a Louka
up in dog heaven
who took bits of both her kips
with her for forever

and i know there is a Louka
in each person she met
each heart she touched
and then made melt

though there may be no more
Louka physically here
i don’t think i’ll ever spend a day
without her soul near