Dear friend <br />I just found out <br />You died a terrible death <br />My heart sunk <br />When I heard the news <br />I said a short prayer <br />Asking God <br />To let you rest <br />In peace. <br /> <br />Then it came to mind <br />The last time <br />I saw you <br />And the state <br />You were in: <br />You asked for money <br />Which I gave you <br />Later I was told <br />You foraged the dump <br />For food. <br /> <br />Given the way <br />You were raised <br />The way you ended <br />Is a tragedy. <br /> <br />Dear friend, <br />I missed you.<br /><br />Buxton Shippy<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/in-memory-of-mateland/
