Throwback '06. R.I.P Old Friend
The house is full, but empty and cold,
He died today, not very old,
The family gathered, sat by the bed,
Soothed the moans, stroked his head.
Didn’t kill, nor did he smoke,
Dying of bullets, ironic, sick joke,
As the time drew near, he wasn’t there,
The ones ‘round the bed, left to care.
Breathing labored, struggling, long,
Small and weak, when once was so strong,
A life helping others, answering the call,
And a bullet in the gut puts an end to it all.
He draws one last breath, now lying still,
Disbelief ‘round the bed, all eyes start to fill,
Silence, despair, empty looks, then a cry,
Knew he was hurt, can’t believe he would die.
Although he is gone, he is still here,
Feel his presence in moments of fear,
Strong but gentle, sometimes strict, always kind,
If I follow the example, I know he won’t mind,
For he was a good friend, with heart of gold,
But he died today, not very old.
Labels: Sixth of February - Poem