A Poem for Patrick

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