startling phone call led to a night of little sleep, 

Counting blessings instead of sheep.

We gathered the next morning.

Renewing a bond weakened by years of separation and though our worlds had slowly drifted apart.

The early memories we shared still remained timeless in our hearts.

There was a time when we closely followed each others footsteps, dreaming of endless summers and [bad word] [bad word] 

Those days are gone.

We mourn the loss of a childhood friend rapped in a mans fading intellect.

So long, let these tears wash away the blood on your hands.

So long, you're forgiven for easing her pain.

I can still picture the apartment where it took place.

We used to play hours downstairs, beating [bad word] and hitting snares.

Embrace those times to endure.

That day felt like your funeral.

Until we meet again, you will never be forgotten.