my best friend-
who would constantly say?
‘What’s it all about’
We had a fallen out many years ago
and had not talked, for about a year
One day in 1981, I had gotten the news…
He shot himself in the head!
Something I couldn’t understand and caused me
to crumble
I should have never been so stubborn, as he was,
and should have never- let something so small
of a disagreement, separate us like it did
“we were inseparable’
I never could answer that question for him,
nor could I answer it now
It’s often I wonder,
had we still been best friends…
this tragedy, would have never happened
I know this in my mind, and Heart
I should have still been there …for him
It’s often-
how I think of him, when I'm driving to the shore
I miss those days we shared - in life
and miss him- most
Lately, I’ve been asking myself-
What’s it all about?
Author notes
Do we still breathe in time
For you my friend- Rip
your suggestions are always welcomed
Comments
1 - 5 of 5
-
I can relate!!!
This is soooo sad. I can kind of relate to this. I have a bestfriend too named Dave and now be barely talk at all. You poem is so great and it conveys strong emotions. i love this. Good job and a Great Write! ^_^
-
Made me think my dad.... he shot himself in the head too. he told me everyday for a month he loved me and was going to kill himself... n one day he did, no wonder I have Love n attention issue
-
-
so sorry to hear that your dad did the same thing..how sad somehting was wrong and who could have realized he was going to do this..as for your love and attention issue...dont let this stand in your way...love will find you and happiness will gown you like a flower of spring
Mal
-
-
a different kind of style than what I used to..but still wonderfully done..i do have one suggestion...perhaps in this line
I never could answer that question for him! (change the ! to a "," instead?)
nor could I answer it now! (change "!" ? ...not sure about this part)
I never could answer that question for him,
nor could I answer it now.
it just feels softer that way for me especially considering the topic; but I thought you did a good job here...an honest dedication
-
life is too short for grudges...
sigh.
Adding your comment:
1 - 5 of 5
