Dear Friend

I thought about you again today
Its almost been a year since you have been away
As I lay awake late at night in bed
I ponder on the things I should have said

Maybe if I made more of an effort to ask about your day
You would have been okay
Maybe if I chose to understand rather than disappear
You would today still be here

Maybe if I tried to be a better friend
You wouldn't have had to pretend
Or maybe if you spoke to someone about your feelings
It didn't have to be me it could have helped your grieving

Why didn't you try reach out
Why didn't you give a shout
Why did I not realize you needed a friend
Why did you feel the need to pretend

I still remember it all so clear
Oh my friend that I held so dear
My dear friend that I had known for 7 years
I would have lent you my ears

Oh my dear you may have felt alone
Maybe I should have tried to phone
But whether it be your or my pride
My dear friend why did you commit suicide?

Oh my dear friend I wish I was there for you
As I am sure we all do
Oh my dear friend I miss you so
Why did you have to go?

Dedicated to a friend very close to my heart that committed suicide on the 11th of August 2016, while he may have moved on to heaven his memory still lives on. Be patient and be kind. Keep those close to you close by. Always be a friend for those who may need one, they may be fighting a battle you don't know about