This is a piece I’ve written about Orion for Ramblr Mag, as they are working on a tribute for him in their next edition. My heart is with you every day, Delia and Damian. I send my love to you both, and Orions siblings, family and friends. 

I can only dream of someday loving someone, just half as much as I love Orion Silva. It’s difficult to accurately attest to his character, because I could go on forever about how amazing Orion is.

I know without the shadow of a doubt, no one will ever compare to how brightly he shined in his 22 years of life. Orion was second to none, and no one person could ever emulate the love and soul he so happily bestowed upon the world. No, however many times I try, no one, nobody, no place, no where, could ever compare,

not even to a single curl in his hair.

Now in the presence of his absence, I remind myself to stay true, and full of him-which is the best way to be. It is overwhelming, more often than not, having this much love and no place to put it. However I know that Orion wanted me to love myself, and the world around me. Orion was wise beyond his years, while decorating this planet with his unearthly and inspiring nature. Everyone who knew Orion knew real love. Love knows no bounds, and I know through our love for him he is alive. He is here. He has touched my skin, he has held my heart, he is love, and he will always be. I see him in the trees, I hear him in the wind, I feel him in the warmth, he is everywhere. And, everywhere, he will always be. While we are deprived of his laughter, it still fills up rooms. Orion was the first person and last person I ever read any poetry aloud to. He has been the main subject of my writing for four years. I owe him so much gratitude, so much love, so much of my life. Without him, I cease to be. He helped create me. I try to think of advice to share with everyone else dealing with his loss, and all I have is that- Every day I try my best to do something, anything, that would make him proud. I also do a lot of things to make him laugh. I know that when I smile, he smiles. I know that when I love myself, I love him. The main theme of our relationship throughout years, was unconditional love. Our time together was chaotic, and intense, and passionate, but it was unconditional and absolutely undying. I am blessed to live the rest of my life knowing his love. Orion Silva was a God in my eyes, and he knew that. He had every right to be. When I go out into the world I think of everything he would want me to be. I think of the way he practiced what he preached, the way he listened to the universe, the way he was in tune with the sound of the world. The Orion Way Is The Only Way. I will love him until my very last day.