When I think of you
I remember the good things
and all that we used to do.
I remember the stories you told
especially the scary ones!
And the neat sounds you made
it always made me laugh
and when I think of you now
I wonder why you had to go away
why did you leave me?
Why did you take your life?
You weren't alone, I loved you, and we all did.
I know that as a man you were so shy
you used alcohol and drugs
to make you feel like a man, to feel brave.
But bravery comes for the heart,
and you were braver than you thought.
I still need you
And I'll never forget you,
To my Uncle Dougy, I love you.
1989
After-thought
I wrote this poem after watching a movie about to lovers who were constantly torn from each other because of a raging battle which causes one of them to die but the other lover carries on till they are reunited in death.
