I Didn’t Know You Were Going To Die…
By Gloria Faye Brown Bates/aka Granny Gee
I walked by a table, a family was laughing… talking
I heard my name, looked up to see an attractive face
Smiling at me, with twinkling… mischievous eyes
Kenan! I called her name aloud with happiness
I was always glad to see Kenan… with her sweet smile
So very petite, pretty… ever-lasting beauty into ‘old’ age
We used to laugh, talk about getting ‘old’
I’d look at her, think ‘when I get your age’
I hope I could look so beautiful the way you do
I always cared about you, Kenan
I didn’t know you were sick
I pray that you never suffered, went to sleep
To wake up in Heaven to brighten
Their day with your glowing smile
Just as you always did mine… whenever I saw you
Rest in peace, my friend… Kenan
I’m feeling the pain of discovering you are gone
I would have spent more time talking to you
Laughing, being mischievous, having fun
As you and I did, when we saw each other
But… when I last saw you… I didn’t know you were going to die
Goodbye my friend, Kenan
I hope you see my son in Heaven
As he is already there…
You’ll see a smile as bright as yours
Maybe you’ll laugh, talk, see us ‘down here’
Knowing no matter what… our love can reach Heaven, too
I sit here, and my tears threaten to… overflow
Like water washing over a dam
My little smile like sunshine reflecting on the river
Sending rays of love, caring
That travels all the way to you
I’m so sad… I didn’t know you were going to die
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Colors of My Life 
It hurts a lot when we realize how very short life is for us on this planet. Death rudely interrupts our plans and dreams and rarely allows us to know we should have said “good-bye” with real sincerity every time we left the company of a cherished loved one…that’s good that you have such wonderful memories, Gloria. You spent the time well with Kenan, obviously…peace
CJ, I… more than most… should know by now, that because I see someone today… doesn’t mean I’ll see them in the future. I’ve lost almost everyone I ever loved in my life… I don’t know ‘why’ I was so stunned. But… yes, I do remember her ‘now’… like seeing sunshine all around her… that’s how ‘bright’ she was as a person.
Sorry for your loss hun, Kenan sounds like a wonderful person.
Rest in Peace Kenan.
Prenin.
Thank-you, Prenin. I really liked Kenan… whenever I saw her… I automatically began smiling. :)))
i am so sorry for your loss my friend.
Tersia, she was a very nice lady. Thank-you.
What a beautiful way to remember her…
Thank you.