I remember how old I was
A tiny little three
I cared about my dolls
And climbing my tree
I remember the night it was
July 3rd, 1995
Earlier that day
You were still alive
But nighttime fell
And you chose to stay the night
Your friend invited more
And then began the fight
You simply said you didn't like
The ways of that boy
He pulled out his gun
Like it was some toy
He threatened you at first
And then that was the end
He went off to hang
With his other little "friends"
Sitting on the couch
He again pulls out his "toy"
And then what happens next
The death of a teenage boy
The pain it caused the family
The heartache and the tears
Too much to be added up
Throughout these many years
So here I am now
Still thinking about that night
Maybe I was three
But it taught me not to fight
So now, twelve years and a heartbreak later
I have found the parts
Because my brother TJ
Will still be in our hearts
Twelve years and a heartbreak later
We will never forget him
Author notes
Option; Lost One
Obviously my brother was shot and killed.. He was thirteen.. Too young to die. But things like that happen even though they shouldn't.. And even though it will always hurt.. He will still always be right here with me.
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- Loss by Clinging-to-Life.
450 points, ended July 26, 2007, 18 entries
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This is a sad one, and seeing as it's true (which Im hoping) then this is something even more special and meaningful. Im sorry to hear that. It's always sad to hear about losing one's you've loved. The best thing to do is never forget, never stop loving them for not even death can stop you from doing that. Excellent write. Good luck.
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OMG!!
ok....So I'm tearing rite now casue of this!! the story and the way you put it all out really gets the reader involved and the scence layed out...I'm SO sorry....but like you said He'll ALWAYS be with you in your heart. that's all that counts!!
<3Charlsie
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wow...this is extremely sad!! And the fact that I also lost a brother back in february, makes this poem hit hard. I'm so sorry for your loss. And alot of teenage deaths happen this way whether it be gang related or a party gone wrong...Thank you for entering. I'm so sorry for your loss.
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Thanks
Thank you. I'm sorry for your loss, as well. It's never easy losing someone so close to you, I get reminded of it every year on the 3rd of July.. And the guy that killed him only got 4 years in jail, I hardly thihkn that's enough for killing a 13 year old. But I've had 12 years with it.. But February. I'm so sorry! That must be REALLY hard.
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This is so sad, but you're right. He'll always be with you because like you said he's in your heart. The poem is amazing...if you EVER need me I'm still here...
♥Ash♥
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you write one every year
and every year
it still makes me cry.
its terrible that this happened
but im sure he'll never forget you
and im sure hes glad to where your life
is heading at the moment.
i love you.
:]<3
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So sad....As long as you never let him go he'll always live in your heart...Awesome poem
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