Tonight, I watched

Tonight, I watched my
best friend die.
I watched his last breath
flee swiftly from his lips.

Tonight, I watched the
cold slowly take over his being.
I watched the coil that binds
men to this world, evaporate.

Tonight, I watched everything
I hold dear turn to ash and leaves.
I watched love turn to regret
and loyalty turn to salt water.

Tonight, I watched my
best friend die.