Unsung

My best friend for years only good times I remember
With a sense of humor that would make the hardest surrender
But some time ago we lost touch with each other
He fell in a hole where his charisma would slumber
From time to time he would call me for help
He would speak of his pain and all of his hell
I would listen for hours and try to give him advice
He would pray for the best but lose to his device
He would snort it or shoot it or smoke it if he could
I took him to rehab but this fight we did loose
This time he must of felt hopeless and faded from what was left of his light
Today he silenced his struggle and took his own life
I lay here thinking why didn't he call me did I fail as a friend
The last time that I saw him replays over and over again
Way back in high school his future was bright
Now just a memory lost to the night
George you'll be missed but right now I'm so angry with you
There could of been a better tomorrow this was the wrong path to choose.
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Posted: Mar 2013
About this poem:
His real name was A. He was adopted and got to choose his name, but he liked , Andrew, Anthony, and Adam. He couldn't decide so went with A. We called him George , always curious. Thanks

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niah9
Jesse James, you are the kindest of men, so have no doubt, you did all you could.
Your words in your poem, show your pain and I know how sad but angry you are, and will feel.
A great loss........
teddybear comfort I'm thinking of you...Kathyhug
shadow1950
jessie if a person is determined to end it they will. nothing can stop them needless death is always the hardest of hard to bear in time you will forgive your friend. this anger is part of the healing prccess, bless you you are a good man
sensitive caring writeteddybear comfort hug
Poetnumber1
Very sad Jesse,I'm sorry to hear about your friend.comfort Nice write.handshake cool
fjamesj9701
Thank you for reading you all are kind friends as always....Jessehug
madtat29
Condolences bro...Its a hard road ahead...conversing
smmerwind
You are such a great friend my dear James. My condolences, and hopefully, your sorrow will be replaced with peace of mind as your friend will get to a better place. (Catholic believes death is a better place).

Thanks for the read

your friend
smmerwind
LadyMorgana60
Bless you Jj hug Unsung has been heard in your heartfelt poem for your dear friend...my thanks for sharing.. great write bouquet gift
fjamesj9701
Thank you everyone for your reading and all your kind comments. I really appreciate you all a lot......Jesse handshake
NotLookingGood
Truth is often a hard task to place on paper. A physical acknowledgement of the self and its emotions. A brave write, Jesse, thanks for sharing.
Odette67
I took him to rehab but this fight we did loose
This time he must of felt hopeless and faded from what was left of his light
Today he silenced his struggle and took his own life

This is just too sad Jesse... when people hit rock bottom no one can help them. Many young men here in England take their own lives for all kinds of reasons. I'm sure you did your best for your friend.teddybear purple heart
fjamesj9701
Thank you Earl , i missed your comment first time, but really appreciate such a thought out and informative write...Jessehandshake
fjamesj9701
Thank you NLG for your thoughts, unfortunately it is what he made it out to be. He was a real good friend, an uncle to my daughters and a friend to my family. Thank you again...Jessehandshake
fjamesj9701
Thank you C , i believe if people really want or need another chance that its never too late. I guess i was about that. Thank you , much appreciated...Jesse wine
darkhorse555
lovely write sorry about your friendangel
Bajanshay
My dear Jesse,
Nicely penned. My thoughts are with you.teddybear sad flower sending you hugs!hug
fjamesj9701
Thank you DH, I am toohandshake ...Jesse
fjamesj9701
Thank you Banjanshay for reading, the comment, and the hug flower ...jesse
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