You Need Me

by Sirius Revenge

Poetry featuring Sirius, speaking to Remus.

A/N: This poem is based off a story written by Raven at this address:

The story I'm basing it on is called Rainbows, and it is the world where there is no magic or wizards.

I chose to write this poem because that story made me cry more than any other fanfiction (and almost any other story - excluding those mirrors at the end of Order of the Phoenix) has ever done. I would suggest you go read that story first, because a.) It's a great story b.) The challenge is over all great and c.) This might not make much sense if you don't.

This is Sirius, addressing the Remus of that world.

I am needed

You were writing in that little notebook.

How long has it been?

You don't know who I am,

     but you need me.

You were fed up with your life.

How long has it been?

I don't understand this world,

     but I'm learning,

     and I'm needed.

You threw that damn bottle against your wall.

I knew you would do it,

I knew what it meant,

          (so different,

          so very much the same.)

     and you need me,

     now more than ever.

You were lying on the floor.

I knew what was happening.

I wanted to help.

You need me.

You need the real me.

I came to you.

You knew it was me,

          (was it dementia?)

You knew it was me,

          (as close as you could get.)

You needed me,

I knew that.

But you were always smarter than me,

     and as it turned out,

I need you, too.

So goodbye, my friend.

          (Not Moony,

          not Master,)

Goodbye, my friend.

Goodbye.