There Were Tears Poem by Nathanael Verrill

There were tears today.
You asked me to stay away, to let you be alone but I didn't listen.
You said it was too late, but I showed up in time.
You said you'd leave if they came but I'd blocked you in.
They read your note but again, we got there in time.
You wanted me, after all, to come with you but I couldn't. That's the one regret I have, that I couldn't do the one thing that you wanted, to be there for you
I'm sorry but I'm not. I'm sorry for your pain but I'm glad I didn't listen.
Perhaps you won't forgive me for all of this, as you've said, I'm not sure.
But I AM sure I'm not alone in wanting you around a little longer. Get better my friend, please get better.