This Time

You were never afraid of Death,
It tried to take you down many times.
Several times, it almost got you,
But you managed one more climb.

You tempted Death to many times,
But this time you didn’t escape.
It pulled you all the way,
And you got more than just a scrape.

I knew it was your fault,
But I couldn’t help blaming myself.
I warned you to be careful,
You said you wouldn’t hurt yourself.

You were too much a daredevil,
And it finally got you back.
I can’t believe you did it.
But you drank the whole six-pack.

You offered me a ride,
And I refused,
Said you shouldn’t go either,
You wouldn’t win, but lose.

Now you lay here, dead,
Still as can be,
Breathing no air,
Staring up at me.

I say goodbye for the last time, tonight.
I will never see you again.
I have just a few last words for you,
You were always my friend, through both think and thin.