A flash and a smile,
She whispered words
Of sweet encouragement,
But they were lost
In the fire,
The bang,
The loudness,
The pain,
That followed the shot.
He looked for her,
And when no life
Was ever found,
He walked on,
Lost in memories for only
A moment
Of love and
Tears and
Blood,
Wishing for
What was lost,
Never to be found again.