When one is lost to death
Those left behind often lose themselves
In a thick cloud of regret
Running over and over
All that was meant to be said
But pushed off to the side
After all don't we have an entire lifetime?
We do but whose to say how long that is?
Some of us are brought into this world for just days
Before we return home
Others live long full lives only being taken by old age
Just months ago my eyes were opened once again
When slowly my best friend became ill
He knew he was going to die
On a cool peaceful night in August
He silently slipped away
Now my thoughts run a muck
There was so much I meant to say
Tonight as a gentle breeze rustles the leaves
Outside my bedroom window
My thoughts drift to you
Nothing more than a troubled seemingly hopless teen
When we met
You were one I feared the most
Who would have guessed the future would be a whole new story
Now married with two beautiful kids
Honorably serving your country
Although I never said as much to you
The feeling of admiration and respect
Cannot even be described
We don't see much of you anymore
Yet somehow I know if ever we needed you
You would be right there
Somewhat lost in days gone by
Feeling these things
Its all I can do to stop the tears
Growing up I never thought much of you
Looking back now I realized
You were always a part of our lives
A shelter from the cold world if we would have asked
This must be said before our tomarrows run out
You my friend are the closest I have ever been to an older brother
And certainly you are a hero in my eyes

wow that was good hits home in a way good job

A nice tribute to a friend

Sweet one (((((Princess)))))