A Friend’s Suicide

One of my dads’ employees took his life on February 14, 2013.  I wrote this poem in honor of him.  Rest in peace.

A Friend’s Suicide

Ring,

Dads voice,

“J took his life,”

Disbelief, sorrow, pain.

My body shaking,

Voice trembling,

As I listened to the horror,

Darkness.   

Friendliest guy ever,

Polite, sensitive, a gentleman,

Always had smile on his face,

A true gem lost forever.

Why?

Seemed so happy,

Full of energy,

Overflowing with life.

Fashion-conscious,

Always looked put together,

Had no idea,

He felt so alone,

Isolated, empty, sad,

Is this what he felt?

How had I missed the signs?

Perhaps I could have helped.

Grief, tears, guilt,

Wish he would have known,

How truly friends did care,

If only…

Life is fragile,

Offer a smile,

Take a hand,

Embrace everyone.