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Five friends stand around 
A deep dark hole in the ground 
They all remember the times you shared 
The many times you were always there 
And each girl holds a different flower 
To place on the hardwood box 
From the sky begins a gentle shower 
And the girl in front steps up 
Thinking why did you make the cut 
She lays down a red rose 
The second friend comes closer 
Remembering all the promises you made 
And all the secrets you told her 
She lay down a flower of jade 
A third girl appears at your side 
Not even trying to hide the tears 
Recalling all the times you'd eased her fears 
Wondering why it's her and not you that lives 
A simple white daisy is what she will give 
Then she moves on, to let the next girl come 
A tall and thin one, all dressed in black 
Thinking this was all her fault 
Why didn't she keep track 
Her trembling hand strokes the wood 
She carried no flower 
But felt that she should 
The last girl in the line 
Had on a dress white as snow 
She was glad for the rain 
For it hid her great sorrow 
Her thoughts were all jumbled  
But now the others had gone 
She looked around slowly 
Then picked up each flower 
Opened the lid of your box 
While adding her tears to the showers 
She lifted your lifeless hand 
And placed the bouquet over you 
She spoke then ever so softly 
"You never did wear a dress 
That's what you always told me 
The prom is this week 
You can't go with me now 
But I know you will still see 
I hope you aren't angry 
I've decided not to go 
So I am wearing the dress now 
The one we picked out together 
Remember the one you said 
You wouldn't be caught dead in?" 
Then the girl fell silent 
As if waiting for your reply 
And when she heard none 
She continued to cry 
Silently she whispered 
Before running away 
"I love you, dear sister" 
Then she left you there alone 
Finally giving you what you wanted 
But if only you would have known 
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