~*~Not Only Read.. but Listen..~*~ by Nique

There comes a time in life when sights are not only seen, but visualized..

Visualized meaning in definition real, true, a fact that can now be utilized..

My facts are real, soft spoken, and based on 20 years of life..

20 years of happiness, pain, truth, and never the less rights..

Within 3 years, I've had to witness one very close friend be laid to rest because of an accident..

Then, another friend lay hopelessly in a hospital bed in a comma from a heartattack..

Both in the age range of 16 to 19, and again, and again.. I ask..

Why is someone so close to so many people, so filled with love, taken away?

I think, I cry, and ponder on an answer, from day to day..

I was once told everything happens for a reason, and not to question "God".

So am I being selfish to ask "what is the reaons for all this..?"

I'm not quite sure, but I do know there's some thing included that I seem to miss..

I'm a long ways from being perfect, and I don't always understand..

But, I do know with a little help here, and there - I can!!

Not saying my tears will end, not saying my pain will be relieved..

Just hoping I can get through to my self and others..

So that the pain will not any longer make you feel as if you have to suffer..

Life is too short, unfortunately some people don't realize that until,

Until someone is 6ft under, or layed in a hospital bed on a breathing machine..

So, it's ok to have fun, as long as you make the right choices, and decisions..

Life before the end, at the beginning, NOT ONLY READ.. but LISTEN!!

~Nique #22 (July 1st, 2007)