Rest In Peace Good Friend

My friend just died recently from drowning in a local lake. He was an amazing guy, just finished school and was about to start on his journey after this summer, but died before he got a chance.

In the depths of darkness

you touched the hand of God,

swam towards the light

but left us in the fog.

We miss you more then words can say

and more then we can show,

so we place these roses on your grave

and just want you to know.

You may be gone but you'll never leave

our minds and saddened hearts,

with the memories of the times that passed 

you will never be forgot.

You were still young

still just a teen,

just finished school

and the high school team.

I will never forget 

the games you played,

your grass stained jersey

from the tackles made.

I wish I could of said goodbye 

I wish I could of helped,

you drowned right there in a lake I swam 

Rest In Peace my good, good friend.

Author's Note

Please no bad comments, I'm having a tough enough time with this to begin with.

Reviews

[Joshua Donahue]

my condolences. i am sorry to hear this has happened. you wrote the poem beautifully and it was well-expressed. i am sure your friend would have been proud to read something like this. my prayers go out to you! i know loss can be REALLY hard and you never truly get over it completely. I mean, who does? but try to focus on the good things about your friend. think of the good memories and just take a day of your life and sit in your bed and let it all flow out in tears, thoughts, whatever. trust me, you'll get so sick of crying that you'll eventually move on and yet, still have him in your heart. but again, my condolences. may he be with God looking over you. :)

[OkieWonKenokie]

Sad, but written from the heart. I'm sorry for the loss of your friend. At least even though he passed away young, at least everyone still have the memories of him and he'll still be alive in your hearts and minds.

[Senseless whatever]

Touching and heartfelt write. A reminder of just how fragile life is. This is a great tribute to your friend. Be proud of your work because he is in it.

[Princy]

The memories of a true friend will forever be a treasure.
Hope he is at peace wherever he is. Which is also, in your heart. =)

[Nathan Durham]

First off, I am sorry about your loss. It's a really painful thing that nobody should ever have to deal with. The feelings in this poem were just so powerful and deep.

[Coyote Poetry]

I''m sorry for the loss of your friend. He was too young to leave this world. Something we won't ever understand. Death is one of them. I hope you are OK. You wrote a good poem to remember a friend you will missed. A powerful poem.
Coyote

[Tainted Devotion]

I'm so sorry for your loss. I understand what you are going through, and I am deeply sorry for your loss. Your friend was very lucky to have you. Beautifully written by the way. But I again am deeply sorry for your loss.

[The Concealed Prince]

He's lucky to have an amazing friend like you in life and death. It was amazing and beautiful poem :)

[Keevan]

Wow. I have never had a friend die, but it's truly a horrible thing. I am praying for him. May he rest in peace. Beautiful poem and tribute to your good friend.

I'd rate this 1000, but it won't let me go past 100.