Tribute to a Friend

I thought I would share a poem I wrote today with you. It really has nothing to do with dating or domestic violence, but wanted to share it anyway. We have all lost someone we have loved or cared about, whether it be to natural causes, accidents, abuse, suicide, etc. I wrote this poem today, "Tribute to a Friend" about a friend I lost 12 years ago. In 12 years, I have not gone one day without thinking of this person, however, he has been on mind more than usual lately and I find myself missing him a great deal. I'm sure many of you can relate to the feelings of losing someone you love and care about.

"Tribute to a Friend"
Reality finally hit me today
The Lord above took you away
And the life I live is not a dream
Nothing is what it may seem
I fake a smile to get through the day
Ever since you took your love away
The hurt and pain I feel is real
I'm told with time this too shall heal
It's been years since I've seen your face
What we shared no one could ever replace
I close my eyes and still see your smile
And you're here again for just a while
I can hear your voice and feel your touch
I never thought I could hurt this much
And though the years and time has gone by
I've tried to move on, but still I cry
For the love, the friend, the one I miss
All I can do now, is reminisce
Until the Lord takes me away
To his home in Heaven on that sweet day
I'll do my best withou you my friend
Until the day we meet again.