Worlds Apart

After I died, I didn't think I was of any use
I roamed around watching people live their lives
Wishing I could help and be a part of them
I knew it hadn't been my time
I felt useless and wasted
As if God had made a mistake, realized it, and removed it
Like in a football game
The slow boy who can't catch but won the sympathy of the coaches
Being part of a team but watching form the side
I spent my time walking, watching people, looking for familiar faces
People showed happiness, but truely were sad
Everyone ran faster than they should
Not looking at the people by them or the ground beneath
Stretching their time too thin
Not enjoying free moments
I caught up to you after a while
I loved to see you smile, and hear your laugh
Life was good for you. It was fun to follow you
You were happy, I could see it
But then you fell
I ran to your side
Crying you screamed, "Why?!"
I yelled wanting to know what was wrong
You couldn't hear me
I sat numb trying to find a way to let you know I was there
I didn't dare touch you
I sat calling to you, longing to comfort you
Yearning to let you know I cared
You didn't know though
Then you said it,
You screamed my name
"Why?! Why Did you have to leave?!"
I sat there stunned
Staring at you
You kept asking questions
Asking if I could see you
I couldn't take it any longer
You were sitting next to me and didn't even know it
I wrapped my arms around you like I had so many times
And just let you cry
You let out a shudder
"Are you there?"
Crying, I said, "Yes, Always."
I then understood my purpose was just beginning
As we sat together, worlds apart, yet closer than ever