The Assembly

I knew there was something wrong when I got to school that day.
The halls were almost silent. The only thing I could hear
Where the cries of my friends. I felt so out of place,
What had I missed? I tried to ask, but they only shunned me.
They acted like I wasn’t there. That’s when the principles voice rang,
It rang out loud and clear: “Would the whole high school please
Join me in the auditorium.”

The cries became louder, and I grew more confused.
My Friends just walked right past. I entered the auditorium,
And still the only thing I could hear was more and more tears.
So I took a seat in the back, hoping I would find out what was wrong.
The Principle cleared his voice and then he began:

“I would like to take a moment and let you know, that we understand.
It was a horrible accident, and we lost a very good friend…”

My heart skipped a beat waiting for the rest, and my eyes filled with tears

“She meant a lot to many people, and now she’s gone. The death of Emily
will never be forgotten. Now I would like to take a moment of silence,
To pray for her family…………… Thank you.”

I must have misunderstood, that was me. Yet I was fine. I tried to speak,
But no one answered. How can this be? I’m not dead…. I’m sitting right here.
No I’m sure I he said my name. Suddenly my blood runs cold, as I see my friends, each other they do hold. I cant even say goodbye. Or even give one last hug.

I hate to see my friends cry, and I hate it even more when I know its because of me.
I wish there was something I could do…but there isn’t because I guess I’m gone.