Today;
I heard the news.
In but a blink,
Of an eye.

You were taken.

We were left to;
Question why?

How quickly;
Your time had come.

Erased from this life;
Much too young.

I had just been;
Thinking of you,
Yesterday.

But then I got busy;
Life got in the way.

I meant to call and ask;
How things were going,
For you.

But then the doorbell rang;
And I had dishes to do.

The next day;
You crossed my mind,
Again.

What were the last words we shared;
My friend?

Did we part with a hug;
And a happy thought?

Or in this chaotic life;
Were we caught?

Did we let the chance;
slip away?

Did we let life;
Get in the way?

We always shared;
A special bond.

Will my last memories of you;
Be fond?

So before the next time;
Your friend,
Walks away.

Don't let life;
Get in the way.

Make sure they know;
How you feel.
Make the memories;
Lasting and real.