The First Snow Day

Death of a loved one

That moment when you left

I didn't believe

How could I believe that you were gone

Life couldn't be like that

That day it snowed

The first snow day that year

You wished for snow

Your last wish.

I saw you there

Laying lifeless

I cried in your arms

Begging you, 

Please, come back

I finally realized, 

At age eight

What death meant

What death does

You'll never be back here

You've gone to a better place

You're set free,

Free from illness

Sickness

Sorrow

I'll never forget you

Those summer days

The lemonade stands

The fun we imagined

In our minds, 

We went everywhere

Someday I'll be there

I'lI see you again

Until then,

Forever in my heart

I'll always love you

My sweet darling sister

Reviews

[Chris Shaw]

Poignant read. The loss of a sibling at such a young age can be devastating. You will always associate the first fall of snow with her and remember her last wish. Your memories of summers with you will sustain you. She may be gone but she will always remain as your sister.

Chris