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Too Late

January 11, 2010
By Emmers BRONZE, Washoe Valley, Nevada
Emmers BRONZE, Washoe Valley, Nevada
2 articles 1 photo 12 comments

Favorite Quote:
"The dreams in which I'm dying are the best I've ever had." Gary Jules


A short stroll just up the street,
To the place where his girlfriend chose to meet.
He went in blind, not knowing the situation,
Totally unaware of her sick intention.
A slap to the face, a blow to the ego,
He stalks away, knows just where to go.
Gets a friend then heads back for round two,
Everyone knows they're not nearly through.
Lots of yells, curses, and tears explode,
They each want a turn to just unload.
Truths come out, it's over now,
He gathers his friend while he's wondering how.
How he's known her so long and never figured it out,
Only answer is she's been fake throughout.
Gets on the bike, it's time to get out of here,
Can't stand for her to be anywhere near.
Racing down the wrong side of the road,
Wind feels nice, it's not even cold.
Gaining more speed as he loses aggression,
He's riding a high, not paying attention.
He looks up to see a jeep rounding the corner,
Wishes he could have been able to warn her.
He grabs the brakes and tries to steer around,
He wasn't quick enough and they both hit the ground.
Nothing could save them, it must have been fate,
Help tried to come, but they were too late.


The author's comments:
I wrote this poem after I found out the events that led up to my brother and his friend's deaths. I hope people will be able to read this and imagine how that day went.

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Emmers BRONZE said...
on Feb. 13 2010 at 1:27 am
Emmers BRONZE, Washoe Valley, Nevada
2 articles 1 photo 12 comments

Favorite Quote:
"The dreams in which I'm dying are the best I've ever had." Gary Jules

thanks. actually i found out what happened that day and i wrote it down. i even asked a few different people.

pumpernikl78 said...
on Feb. 12 2010 at 8:54 pm
This is such a great capture of what could of happened that day. Though we will never know all the facts. The facts is that nothing will replace him or the events of that day. This is beautifully written!!! Great job!

on Jan. 22 2010 at 12:33 pm
his_country_girl SILVER, Goshen, Indiana
8 articles 0 photos 39 comments

Favorite Quote:
&quot;Reality is almost always wrong.&quot;-House<br /> <br /> &quot;Don&#039;t worry when you feel something, worry when you don&#039;t.&quot;- SVU

i wouldn't be over it either. i don't think it's possible to ever be totally over it.

Emmers BRONZE said...
on Jan. 21 2010 at 5:56 pm
Emmers BRONZE, Washoe Valley, Nevada
2 articles 1 photo 12 comments

Favorite Quote:
&quot;The dreams in which I&#039;m dying are the best I&#039;ve ever had.&quot; Gary Jules

thank you. it was almost 4 years ago and im still not over it..

on Jan. 21 2010 at 12:31 pm
his_country_girl SILVER, Goshen, Indiana
8 articles 0 photos 39 comments

Favorite Quote:
&quot;Reality is almost always wrong.&quot;-House<br /> <br /> &quot;Don&#039;t worry when you feel something, worry when you don&#039;t.&quot;- SVU

this is really sad, but it's really good. i'm so sorry that you had to go through that. i can only imagine. =(