I'm sorry you won't be here today Because your life was taken away. You were so innocent and so young, And you'll never again see the sun. I'm sorry I just sat there silently. I hope you can still somehow forgive me, Because the guilt is building up inside, And there is no one in with whom I can confide. I'm sorry we were only ten feet apart, And I am the one with still a beating heart. You had so many things to look forward to. I took everything for granted, unlike you. I'm sorry I was the last one to see you smile. I know your family must still be in denial. If only I had delayed you for a second (I could have tried), Then maybe your family and friends wouldn't have cried. I'm sorry I didn't save you. I knew something was wrong too. I should have known something wasn't right. If I had paid attention, then you'd still be alright.
Reason for writing:
I wrote this poem this afternoon after I got home. A young girl from my high school was killed in a car crash just a few hours ago, and I saw the whole thing happen.
Birth sign: Cancer
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