I saw a lot of myself in him
Especially, the sadness and the effort to smile
The way he spoke about life
The joke of it in his eyes
I saw what he saw though our lives weren't the same
But there was a recognition there of an old familiar pain
And then today I was told by colleagues and friends
That his story was over, a choice he had made
Yet all I can feel is the respect for his strength
Each day a battle that he won again and again.
But now it is over and he is finally free
And the part that I recognised says
It could have been me
RIP Jamie - Be at peace
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Saxon Crow (
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This is a beautifully expressed poem. Full of emotion for your friend. Sorry for your loss.
A sensitive write Crow.
An emotive tribute to a friend whom now gone you surely understood better than most as stated in that powerful last line. A moving read.
An impressive tribute dedicated to a much loved friend and a clear testimony to the influence he had on you... May Jamie RIP....
Neville
quite stunning especially for me who is learning more and more about poerty so this one is a good example to help me along my way. thank you
This is a very very moving tribute to Jamie. Certainly brought tears to my eyes.
A lot of your soul went into this and it shows. Excelent. Into my fav's
So well written, Saxon! I am sorry for your loss.
Wonderful tribute to you friend SC, I hope it will never be you.
Andy
This was beautiful.
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