I hear the music

by Robyn Thomas   Dec 12, 2004


I hear the music
On your dying day
And as I cry I'm thinking
"Why must it be this way?"

I loved you like no other
I'll never be able to find another
Like a father to a mother
Like a sister to a brother

I saw you hanging by your neck
I thought it was just a joke
But then I saw you: you were a wreck
I hadn't realized you had begun to choke

If only you hadn't tightened the noose
You didn't know that the branch wouldn't hold
As my gramma would say: "You silly goose!"
But this was much, much more than that cold

I hear the music
On your dying day
And as I cry I'm thinking
"Why must it be this way?"

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  • 19 years ago

    by jennifer

    Wow this was avery deep poem. I had the same thing happen but my friend really did hang himself. I am sorry you had to witness it, and I wish you all the best.

  • 20 years ago

    by Robyn Thomas

    Thnk you! it was tough, yeah, but i got through it.

  • 20 years ago

    by Tawny

    Oh! I didnt read that comment. I'm soo sorry you had to see it! Thats so sad! I don't think I could go through life with little images like that. You must be a strong one.. I wish you the best.

  • 20 years ago

    by Tawny

    Wow, that was amazing, I love it! If that actully happened, I am very sorry. No one should have to see that, or even go through that... :(
    Love,
    Tawny

  • 20 years ago

    by Robyn Thomas

    This was based on a true story. A friend choked himself to death because he was helping on a halloween display. he thought it would be scarier if people thought he was hanging, but the branch with the rope swung up and choked him.

    **In memory of Caleb. You will always be remembered**

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