Life's hard, then you die I pondered this, then gave a sigh I looked up there into the sky Then asked my God, just why, oh why Did he send me here to live and die Where friends are gone, the've passed me by I then walked home on that cold dark night And I saw someone sitting under a light I startled her as I tried to pass by But all she could do was sit there and cry I thought I should help her, I sat down by her side She told me her life had been like a terrible ride She wished she could jump into a deep hole and hide Because of the things she was feeling inside I know how she felt, I had been there before We had dealt with great pain and been kicked to the floor There was something about her, I could tell in her face God had sent her to me, yes that was the case He gave me a friend that night on the street Then I realized that we didn't just meet Could that be true? Our friendship NOT new? Then inside, an odd feeling grew Listen now, I'll tell what I knew She and I had been together in our home up above Two friends bound together by friendship and love We lived there and then in that home in the sky But then it came time to say our goodbyes We were coming to earth to live and to grow We became so excited, we were ready to go Then came the fear, would I see her down there? If so, may I ask, how? when? and where? And what's with the veil to be put o'er our eyes? If I saw her it'd be like she'd been disguised I opened my mouth to tell her my fears But I shut it as I tried to hold back the tears As she looked at my face she could tell what was wrong And she knew we'd not be apart for too long She then took my hand and looked into my eyes And she said these words I knew to be wise "I promise you friend, we'll meet there some day!" With those beautiful words, my fears went away We said our goodbyes as we headed to earth Forgetting our past at the time of our birth So it was true, we were together again And side by side, we know we can win She looked into my eyes, and whispered and said "I promise, my friend, that when I am dead, I'll see you in Heaven, I'll be there with you I'll live my life well and do what I must do To continue our friendship to the grave and beyond And we'll help one another in this life become strong." I now hold in my arms that wonderful gift I'll never let go for as long as I live
Reason for writing:
I dedicate this poem to my wonderful friend, Chastity.
Birth sign: Pisces
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