Always in my heart

I'll remember his eyes,

the way they glowed

I'll miss his smile

Till my heart explodes

I'll hear his laugh

As if he never stopped

I'll miss his skin

I'll remember it soft

Was not a lover

Like this poem may suggest

I'll miss his ginger hair 

where it now lays in rest

Was not a fighter

He cared for them all

Quiet and shy,

Yet for others stood tall

An inspiration to many

He led me along

I fought my battles

And he did his best

No longer could breathe

He just wanted to rest

The world took him too soon

He left in his sleep

Always in my heart 

My memories to keep

Goodbye my hero,

Goodbye my friend

Breathe easy in heaven

This isn't the end

Author's Note

Memoir of a friend of mine taken by Cistic Fibroris, a disease that fills the lungs with fluid. Be a donor!

Reviews

[Carol Cashes]

What a eulogy!

"Breathe easy in heaven
This isn't the end"

Nicely penned. Author's Note makes this piece even more touching and inspiring - be a donor. I'm obscenely healthy for 61, no heart issues, blood pressure, etc. No arthritis or gout, I do, however, have a mouth to rival any fleet that wants to sail into the harbor. See Creative Cussin' and you'll understand.

Again, beautifully done, and depending on what you believe about the afterlife, he may have already read this...

[Coyote Poetry]

Powerful and wonderful words for your friend. We must remember the people, we befriended and need to be remember. Cystic fibrosis take so many. Thank you for sharing your words and thoughts for a good friend.
Coyote

[Audrey M.]

I lost someone dear to me this past christmas to cancer. These words are a loving tribute. I wish my friend could hear. Love this❤️

[barleygirl]

I'm not an emotional person at all but your poem really tugs at my heartstrings! This is the best tribute to someone passed over that I've ever read. You touch on so many important details that bring your friend alive for the reader. This poem is the very definition of LIFE, whereas it's about accepting death. The rhyme & rhythm gives your message an upbeat feeling, despite how your words express the very depths of missing someone & regretting this death. I love this becuz it's stated in simple terms, it's approachable. Sometimes we humans speak in elevated language regarding death & it loses it's warmth & comfort, which your poem delivers in spades (((HUGS))) Fondly, Margie

[Words of Wisdumb]

Beautiful reflection on loss

[Fay Slimm]

A most moving tribute to a special friend - - with a last couplet that wrings the heart - - - thanks so much for sharing it with us.

[Sara Elyse Abrams]

I really like how you communicate of how you loved him like a friend and not a lover. I have never lost any of my friends yet so I can only imagine. You are a great writer, keep writing.

Sincerely,
Sara

[kitty]

I agree there. Not the end...as with every memory of your dear friend. Good luck in promoting awareness of this debilitating illness. Sincere, warm words make up this composition.

[Gee]

''Tis a terrible way to go. So sorry for your loss. A well written , sad piece.

[The Ink Chapters]

thank you very much

[Gee]

You're welcome

[Sinbulvinter]

This is beautiful and very heartfelt. I'm sorry for your loss. It's always so hard when the Good are taken from us.