There was something strange about her smile
That freckle faced little girl
The grim world did not phase her
My former friend that redhead girl
Made me laugh when I wanted to cry
Made me hope when I wanted to die
Long legged skinny runner
Kind hearted animal lover
Compassionate and caring
It’s funny how some people
Can leave a lasting mark worth sharing
Can shade you in a green glade
Protecting you from the ultimate despairing
Little red haired girl is all grown up
And she may never know
How many times she saved a small brown haired boy
So this poem is for her