That Vow

By Emily Burns





I once knew a girl

Who knew how many times she saved the world.

Everyone loved her

Even though she was a pain.

She always said

No pain,

No gain.

We learned a lot from her

She's the reason we live

But living to live without her

It's never sunny

All rain.

I wonder who will take her place

In this unkind world?

I want to know

Who will be the next girl

To save the world?

She gave up her life for me

For us

And that we can never forget.

But when we think of her

Our eyes fill with pain and regret.

Who knew it would work out this way?

Who knew about this pain?

She knew.

She knew all along,

Just forgot to mention my name.

I feel so bad when I think back

On our days together

What our friendship, sistership lacked

Was hate

But she was a world saver.

I could never do what she did in sacrifice for me.

I cry every time I remember her

My heart will never again be free.

She took my place

And helped me through

All our times of sorrow.

She smiled and took her hands

To guide me

To the next tomorrow.

She's forever a part of me

Everyone knows

It's plain to see

But they don't know

Just what she meant to me.

She saved the world and I.

We never could forget

And she will continue inside,

I'll be sure to bet.

Our memories won't fade

But where do I go now?

Will I be alone

Or stay with friends?

This will work out how?

Now all I have

Are the people she gave me

Now I am with them

We're family.

Then there's a good friend I have

She never gave him a chance

Though he knew

Deep inside

They'd never have romance.

They used to be enemies

Then they turned to friends.

Now he won't come out at night

His sorrow never ends.

He wishes he'd gotten to say goodbye

And tell her again of his love.

But now she'll watch over him

And love him from above.

Then her father figure

And her very best friends.

We'd just gotten back a life

When hers had to end.

Too bad she never got to see

The way our friend was back.

She risked her life

For them and me.

She's gone now.

Her life is no longer in tact.

She's with us now

I can feel her spirit

And her so soft voice

I can hear it.

She tells me all will be all right

When I fill with anger and fright.

She hasn't even been gone a night.

So sister,

Rest in peace.

I will remember that vow you made me take

"I'll tell everyone that it's ok,

There's no need to cry.

The world is safe now

And we'll all be together again someday.

Together.

You and I"

She said that to me

Before she had to jump.

I could feel my heart beat and pump.

I can feel a lump

Forming in my throat.

I can feel I'm applying a fresh coat

Of tears.

They wash away my fears.

You said we'd be together

And I know you're telling the truth.

I don't need a comforting hand or hard evidence or proof.

You said we'd be together

So now it's sunny weather

I can see you from the clouds,

Smiling

I know you're proud.

So sister,

Rest in peace.

I will see you

When it's our time

Once again

To meet.