I Remember

 

Upon the night the still did break

What a site, for heaven’s sake.

The scream did reflect off the walls

On the phone were many calls.

All night long people did cry

Why did she have to, have to die?

All of our hearts were surely broken

“Who did it?” the police had spoken.

“I don’t know,” went the many pleas

“”Who did this crime, this disease?”

“We will do the best we possibly can.”

“Did the witness see a van?”

The dreads of everyone had surely come

They stood there looking, numb.

The people did everything they could

Like the good neighbors that they should.

Preparations were made for the day

When our loved one would go away.

The burial was a big event

Even her enemies went.

The service was long and drawn out

For her we did pout.

I was ashamed to go up and see her face

My heart was at an unbelievable pace.

I crawled up to the casket

I was crying but tried to mask it.

As I saw her, I stroked her head

I knew now that she was actually dead.

She was only 15 years old

Many winters she kept me warm from the cold

I had to cry that awful day

Her memories inside did stay

How could I forget my love

The one I had dreams of?

I dreamed that we would run in a field

Now my emotions were not concealed.

I stood there crying like a little school boy

I gave her a memento, her old toy.

I took a lock of hair for me to keep

For years this would make me weep.

We had so much fun together

No matter what the weather.

I waved good bye to my unforgettable friend

This wound would never mend.

You see I loved her so very much

She made me feel good just with a touch.

I can’t forget that night so long ago

The one that caused my woe.

The van hit her that night in the fog

I will never forget my faithful dog.