a friend of the donors

Christopher & Michael Leadingham

A Dear Friend (In Memory of Chris and Mike Leadingham)

This is the poem I wrote the day Chris and Mike died. I submitted it into a contest and it was published. I gave a copy of the book to Chris and Mike's family. I hope that my poem will have the impact on other people so that they will drive more sensibly. I wouldn't wish this kind of pain on anyone. This was written the night they were killed. May their spirits rest in peace. Here's how it goes:

A Dear Friend

Today's the day
I can't believe you're gone
They say you're dead
I pray they're wrong

You were driving
80 mph
You died an hour later
And took Michael too

They say you were high
I'm not sure that was you
You were like my little brother
Mindy was too in love with you

So here's my final words
I don't want to say goodbye
I'll always see your face
In the back of my mind

I pray for your mother
For she lost two
Goodbye Chris and Michael
I'll always remember you