#17 Eric

I wrote this poem when I was 11, for my best friend, Eric, who was killed by a log truck when we were both 10 years old. Even though he's gone, he still lives in my heart and my mind. I know I'll see him again someday, so I just have to keep living my life to the fullest.

This poem originally was published in Sad Poems - Poems about Death

Eric

by Ali

It was a cold, windy October day,
when you died and left my world so gray.
I can still remember your last screams
and the glistening tears falling from your eyes.
I told you not to ride in the street,
but you never thought it was your end you would meet.
We saw the truck, but it was too late,
I shut my eyes to block out your fate.
I heard a thud, and then your scream,
and I prayed to God it was only a dream.
A few days later, you were put in the ground,
and I became quiet, never making a sound.
Sometimes I can't believe you're really gone,
you always swore you'd never leave me alone.
When I see all them other girls with their guys,
I feel the warm tears slide from my eyes.
If you were here, I know what I'd do,
I'd stay by your side and always be true.
I wish I could have you 'til the end of time,
but even though you're gone, you'll be forever mine.

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Krista

This really touched my heart. When I was 10 years old my brother Eric,who was my best friend died in a truck accident.
Sara

The first time i saw your poem my friend and i were talking about my crush, Eric. So we both thought it was a coincidence but after reading your poem me and my friend relized it was just what we needed. You see, we were doing a project on the word somber, and we needed a paragraph or some sort of writing that displayed the meaning of the word and your poem, along with three others, worked perfectly for the job. After reading your poem, the whole class sat silent in shock. Your poem was so moving! I'm so sorry you had to go through that. Not many people have felt that kind of loss before. I also love to write, not poems but storys and I know that the best way to display feeling is through words. I think you could go very far with your writing. Keep going!
genevieve

heya, while i'm writing this, i'm crying for you, i can totally relate to this. 8people i have knwon have died in car crashes in the last 3years, and another 3of my friends nearly lost their lives 3weeks ago,your poem tuched me in so many ways i pray for you and my friends who are waiting up in heaven for me
theresa

I really enjoyed this poem because i can relate to it because I just recently lost my best friend and I am trying so hard to deal with it and still put one foot forward. and her nickname was "ally". How ironic is that?
christina

This poems is wonderful It really touched me bacause I know it came from the heart
Pamela

i loved it because i have had something like that happen to me.
Dayna

This poem moved me in ways that i cannot describe. To many thoughts are going threw my head so many feeling swallowing my heart when i read this poem.
chloe

this is a very touching poem; you captured the moment perfectly in time.
jannie

your not the only one who lost eric many did Ali not to mention Matt. we can NEVER forget, thats hope that we will one day be reunited.
angie

this poem brang tears to my eyes the minute i read it. i lost a best pal that was named eric.
Mike

What a beautiful poem, I never lost a friend as a child, but read your poem hoping to understand the implications of such a loss, how it would impact a child so young. Through the simple elegance of your young words, I feel I know have a better understanding. Thank you for sharing. -Mike
Katie

this poem touched me soo deeply. i started crying about half way through. i could not imagine going through what you did. especially at 11 years old. this poem is incredible. keep writting. kadie
Jen

omg. that was the most moving poem I have ever read! I loved it! I am soo sorry too! I lost a friend too. She was 18 years old. I was going online to look at the carepage for her my parents told me I balled my eyes out! They were soo puffy and red! I will never ever forget her! She was my special angel from god! She was my best friend! I seriously dont know what to do with out her! May Carolynn rest in peace! R. I. P
Ellen

Wow. That was really touching, it actually made me cry. Keep writing, you're a great poet.
alli

Oh my gosh! this is the best poem i have ever read! it definatly freaked me out my best friends name is eric, but i mean hes ok and hes not sick. but we got into a HUGE fight. now i see it was stupid. thank you. this totally touched me!
Victoria

Ali. I'm very touched by your poem. Ironically your situation is very similar to mine, I lost my uncle to an automobile accident also. His name was Eric also. So when I started reading your poem, I felt a connection between your situation and mine. It was a really great poem, thank you for sharing it with the world.
Anne-Marie

This was the poem I chose for a dance assessment which demonstrated many emotions which I found very inspiring. Thankyou Ali
kassey

i kno how it feels to lose someone close to me
melanie

i really loved your story i started to cry because you made me feel like i was there living it you made the story seem so real, and thats a good thing.
Danielle

This is a sweet and sad poem that's very touching

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