I Remember It Like Yesterday

In memory of my best friend Patrick.

                                                           You left on a Sunday
                                                           December 25th 2005

You once told me never to give up on miracles
That one day they would happen
One day I’d get my wish

                                                           Your body broke down
                                                           Tired
                                                           Barely alive

But my wish was you
My wish was that I’d wake up
And find that this was all a dream

                                                           You wanted to look strong
                                                           Even with the cheesiest Christmas sweater on
                                                           All of the gifts we opened didn’t mean a thing
                                                           You wouldn’t be around to see them

I remember your smell
Your arms wrapped around me
Telling me that things would be okay
I remember it like yesterday