Tribute

I am so tired, but cannot sleep I wake to the sound of running feet My heart it pounds inside my chest There is no place to sit, no where to rest He died while looking at my stare I held him in my arms and touched his hair His blood was warm, it was everywhere He fought to protect me, full of love and care His life for mine, it just is not fair My best friend and hero died in my arms By an enemy who meant to do me harm He came to my side to help his own And on that day, his honor shown I honor his life, I honor his gift His name and cause I do lift His life just a memory fading away But his grace game me another day