FRIEND

I had a friend
knew him since
I was three.
HE went to war
I stayed home
in Iraq
he died.

Never again
to see this friend.
A friend to the end
now is gone.

He wrote
he had to say
if I die here
it is for a good thing.

He said
We are free
We don't see
the pain of subjection
of someone else
making you live your
life

I miss him
I know he is better
off
I am glad his death
was for a reason.