Touch of Death

I thought we'd be friends forever
our bond was more than a sunset
brighter than the moon
we shared so much, our love
for sport, arts and music.
You were in the prime of your life
at the height of your sport, athlete
rugby player and writing a script
about your sudden illness for drama class
I was so proud of you my friend.
Then, suddenly, His shadow
was cold around you
I couldn't look, did He destroy 
or give life?
I could find no words, my body
was poisend with fear.
I saw the red rose petals fall
like feathers on your coffin
so surreal ...... my body in spasms
of sorrow, regret, anger and tears.
But then a light breeze feathered the 
fear from my eyes, everything stood new,
of strange sorrow, a deep bond through all times.
A great love was in me and a knowledge of the
darkness around us, because everything was drenched
in Death.
Willem, my friend, I miss you
Rest in peace, you are Home
and someday we shall re-unite.