people always pass away
seems this truth will never change
those whose faces burn in mind
sudden endings leave behind
i thought they'd always be around
i never thought their suns would down
but, worst of all, what makes me cry:
i never got to say goodbye
now i fear of growing old
living with the newer mold
swimming in a sea of hate
against the hurried current's fate
schools of fish that can't relate
to memories shared and friendships rare
take this sad reflective sigh
let it make a last goodbye
to those i loved and knew
with whom i lived and grew:
at the going down of the sun
i will remember you
Dedicated to Chris Thompson, who died too young Sunday in my hometown.