On one terrifying day in Vietnam my friend was shot.
Most people would've been afraid to die but he was not.
I held him as he took his final breath.
It broke my heart to witness his death.
Before he died, he asked me to look after his wife and kids.
When I came home, that's exactly what I did.
I've given his family moral support over the years.
I've comforted them every time they've shed their tears.
I'm not sure if a broken heart can ever fully mend.
They lost a great father and husband and I lost my best friend.
Submitted: August 13, 2007
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Comments
Emotions are flying. Ooh
Fri, May 1st, 2015 10:42am
Heartbreak
Fri, May 1st, 2015 12:17pm
Sadly enough this is probably my favorite of your poems. Both content and the way you executed your story and feelings. Great Job Regards Hopefulpengram.
Thu, September 10th, 2015 5:32am
Beautiful.. Beautiful....Beautiful!
I LOVE IT! Nice job! Chao, Kawaii~Sama
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Umang
this is fantastic.!!! love it.
Thu, April 16th, 2015 10:47am