I think I can hear
your voice 
I think I can see 
your face
where is 
your sweet smile 
that makes 
my heart 
so very happy? 
I look for you everywhere: 
in the sky 
in the turbulent waves
of the sea 
the wind 
that agitates and runs 
between the greenery 
faraway 
in the forest. 
Now I can see 
you in the rays
of light
on your mouth 
I can see 
your smile 
in the air
your face reflects 
the joy 
that brings back 
the peace 
to my heart. 
You are the sun 
that announces the calmness
the star 
that shines in the dark
the moon 
that illuminates the sky 
Your eyes 
reflect the light 
your mouth 
only has a smile 
there is only sweetness
on your face 
it’s more beautiful 
than the rays of the sun. 

The above poem is the English translation of the original Italian poem. The translation was written by Mila Ottavini, with the aid of Marta Ottavini and Ugo Tomassini.

The writer of this poem is Antonio Ottavini, and is captured in this original photo.

He was born on the 2nd of October 1937 and passed away on the 4th of August 1995.