Tears fell from heaven
The day that you died
Life and death
I got one
You got the other
Your body was shredded
I never saw you
Nine pieces of shrapnel
It’s hard to write
I owe you my life
I tattooed your name
To keep you close
You died in my place
It should have been me
Paradise lost
You gave up your energy
I dishonored your memory
Years I drank
I drank till I cried
But I could not forget
You gave your life
In place of mine
Into the ether
Your soul to roam
Free from war
Your fight is done
Look upon me dear friend
For you showed me grace
See my heart
And my smiling face
Heart filled with gratitude
Peace you have found
Tethered to this Earth
Is where I remain
For the rest of my days
I will honor your name
Thank you Willy.
About the Creator
John Cole
My name is John Cole. I am a husband, father of 4, and a combat veteran. I served eight years in the Army with two tours in Iraq. I also run my own website at 33poetry.com check it out!
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