Just Hold My Hand

"It's going to be alright."

"Just hold my hand tight."

I ignore all the blood.

I hold back my tears.

Your sister didn't see it.

You didn't see it

The car that came passing

too fast and too soon

How can life be so cruel

to take the spirit from someone

who can't even ride a bike

without your tiny pink wheels

"It's going to be alright."

You cry with pained sobs

pretty brown eyes blotchy

"I want my mommy..."

"Mommy's coming," I say

"She'll be here soon."

"It's going to be alright."

As your hand loosens in mine.