Lament

Lament

I saw her at prom

Her eyes were dancing as much as she was

And her dress cascaded behind her

She was lively; her youthful smile couldn’t be forgotten

I wish I could see that smile again

I saw her at the party

Her eyes drooped low

And she stumbled down the hall

She clutched the wall, frail

I wish I helped her

I saw her get into her car

Her eyes looked at mine

And she struggled to get her keys in the ignition

She drove away, perilously

I wish I checked on her

I saw the funeral

Her eyes were shut

And her body was mangled

She was cold, absent

I wish I stopped her