For Mark, My Brother - My Best Friend

I jumped into your arms that day. March 31st, my most sacred day.

You walked 5 miles to visit me. Not a sweat was shed, What an athlete!

We talked for hours, we laughed so much. You fed my girls cookies, But you left before lunch. I begged you to stay, But you had other plans. People to meet, plenty of fans.

I’ll never forget holding you so tight. Telling you that I loved you, And to “call me tonight.”

I still can’t believe - just a few days went by… My phone rang - And MY big brother had died.

Goodbye to my brother!? My first best friend!! He kept me strong! My lifeline til’ the END!!

My heart is lost, My soul’s not whole, This grief’s like living…. In a black hole.

I carry your sweater everywhere, Mark. To Dunkin Donuts, To the park…

No words can tell the pain I know, Of learning how to let you go.

I love you forever.

-Bunny

Rachel Gates