You Ran Too Quickly

By: Mel

A poem dedicated to a wonderful friend; Bani. Rest In Peace

This poem is copyrighted to Mel. Don’t take it without permission.

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When you saw another who was cold

You ran to them and offered them your coat

When you saw someone walking alone

You ran to them and walked at their side

When you saw someone in tears

You ran to them, wiped away those tears, and held their hand.

When you saw someone hungry for a kind word

You ran to them and spoke even a simple hello or offered a smile

When you heard a cry for help

You ran to find its source and offer solace from the storm

However when you heard God call to you from heaven

You ran too quickly.

You ran too quickly

That you left us behind

You ran too quickly to hear our cries of goodbye

You ran too quickly to hear our cries of praise and friendship and love

You ran too quickly from your youth

You ran too quickly from your future

However now I think I know why you ran

I think I’m beginning to understand

You ran quickly to God so he could give you the means to help others more

So he could give you your wings

Now you can fly to those in pain

Now you can sit on their shoulders and watch over them silently

You heard all of our goodbyes

You heard all of our cries of praise, friendship, and love

Everyday I think you fly and touch the hearts of those who sent those sentiments

I think you hover for just a second and touch them on the shoulder

So the next time the wind blows and it touches our cheeks

We will know that it is you, simply letting your angel wings flutter upon our cheeks for a brief moment.