Pictures

*i wrote this poem about my best friend who died in May 2004. This is pretty much what happened*

In my mind I see pictures of you
You were so beautiful all the way through
I remember your face that awful day
The day they found a tumor in your brain
You were so calm but I knew you were terrified
Those brave emotions were your only way to hide.

In my mind I see pictures of you
I see your smile and the things that you used to do
I remember your face, the day of your surgery
Was the tumor cancerous? They had to see.
I cried in your arms and you cried in mine
Then you told me that you’d be fine

In my mind I see pictures of you
I see you peacefulness and your calm too
I remember your face when you were in a coma still
From then on, the battle was uphill
You slept like a baby, so quiet and small
The only difference was that you didn't move at all

In my mind I see pictures of you
Your strength is what got me through
I remember your face the first time you walked
And then the very first time you talked
You were so proud of yourself – you had finally done it
It was so exciting to see your face lit.

In my mind I see pictures of you
Getting weaker and weaker, while time flew
I remember your face when you lay in bed
Everyone was crying and there was nothing to be said
You looked the same as you did before
But your body was lifeless, you weren't on earth anymore.

In my mind I still can’t believe you’re gone
I hope you knew how much I loved you all along
Thank you for being such a great friend to me
I’ll be there in heaven soon – just you wait and see.