In memory of Patrick Roberts,
I remember
I remember us as kids
I remember you and me always keeping each other at a wary distance (little boys are gross – little girls are scary)
But still you were always there
Always laughing
I remember us
Later
Recently
We were walking down a road discussing ice cream
and our dreams.
I said something sarcastic and you couldn’t stop chuckling.
I remember promising we’d meet up,
Soon,
A few weeks time…
And I never doubted that future.
I never doubted that enthusiasm and excitement.
And I am sorry
I am so sorry dear friend
I am sorry that your dreams failed you
And I am sorry that I failed you.
But I remember
Oh dear, I remember you
And I always will.
By Jemma Richmond