Today I am thinking of two boys who have left the world too soon.

I am thinking of Caemon, of his bright eyes and sweet smile and of his love for learning new things.

I am thinking of Ryan, whose life was shorter and less public, but who was no less loved.

I am thinking of their mothers.

I am thinking of their families.

I wish the world were different.

I do not find I have anything to say beyond that, and so I think I will sit quiet for a while and think of them.