Dear Friend

You look confused
Is there something I can do
To help you ease your pain?

I could sit for a while
Help you to crack a smile
With all those jokes that kept you sane

Don't let him tell you
Where you belong
For you belong with us right here

And if he tries to take you
Don't let him break you
No matter how much that you fear

I don't want to see you
Leave us now and
Watch your whole life fade away

Well, of course, it's wrong
And perhaps I'm selfish
To coax you through another day

But you'll never know
How much you mean to us, but
We'll sure feel it soon

And when you're gone
Please smile down upon me
As I gaze up at the moon

I can't let you go
You'll stay with me
Even long after you have passed

The memories of you
Engraved in me
Forever they will last

And you'll live on
Vicariously through us
Oh please be rest assured

We'll hold you close
Dear to our hearts
My friend, you have my word