Jim Kent
Lochlan, why?
you might have replied
“why not?”
i am not you
i do not know
the struggles
the demons
the terrors
you endured
i do not know
what kept you up
took you down
pulled you back
sent you spiraling
you chose this course
to end it all
the suffering
that your life contained
death and the unknown
outweighed life
and it’s known
i pray that
you are happy
i pray that you pain
has ended
i grieve for you
i grieve for your family
i grieve that their love
nor the world’s love
was not enough
to ease the pain
that crushed your soul
and took your life
the hole you leave
is immense
the darkness
your death created
unfathomable
many will reflect
upon your passing
for a long, long time
at odd moments
within silent thoughts
we will see your smile
your lightness
your youth
and think
of the things
you might have done
the love you would have shared
the happiness you
would have felt
if only your sadness
had not won
sleep softly dear, dear prince
you will be remembered
you will be longed for
you are missed.
