I wonder why you left me when we shared fun times and love,
'Cause for all intents and purposes I reside in heaven above.
Left behind a gaping void once filled with foolish thoughts and acts,
I imagined you'd still be here, that you'd always have my back.
But as I aged my illness came between what we once had,
I seemed too much not just for you, but most when I went mad.
Now all that you can see and hear is a lonely shadow, a ghost,
Any wonder you left running, now of mates I rarely boast.
No contact, no connection, just old memories I have now,
As I spend my time thinking of the what, the whys and hows.
This world we enter on our own, and a mere footprint in the sand,
'Tis a stark reminder, of our presence on this great land.
I hope deep within you, remains a slither of my soul,
To remind you of our friendship, when it's time to call the roll.
