Who am I
To feel this screaming pain?
My heart torn into pieces
Knowing I'll never see you again. 

Who am I
To hold your hand?
And whisper thank you,
Not wanting this time to end.

Who am I
To lie awake with expectation?
For a midnight phone call, 
Telling me it's happened, the transition. 
From life to death. 
From Earth to the Universe. 
To the land amongst the stars. 

Who am I
To feel this screaming pain?
My heart torn into pieces
Knowing I'll never see you again. 

Who am I
To feel this emptiness?
I'm not your Partner or your Lover,
Nor your Sister or your Mother.

Just your friend.

February 2024