I wrote this poem for my best friend Spencer Parris, today I learned that he was shot to death on July 17. I had been calling and looking for him, I finally wrote an email and learned this . It is not true, and he was killed by a trigger happy intoxicated cop. I am in shock, utter and total complete shock, and I want my friend back, and I am posting this because I wrote it to my friend and I will never see him again.
Thank you note: Jan 13 2008 original post
You’re like the brother I never had,
The friend I’ve always needed.
My truth when I need a jolt of reality,
Unfortunately, not always heeded.
Your honesty is never lost on me
I marvel at your generosity.
I learn from you, laugh with you, and argue with you.
You listen to me, laugh at me, and keep me true.
I wanted to share these things, before life interfered inevitably.
As life always does, in ways we may not be able to foresee.
So Friend, let me take this moment to recognize you.
My friend, brother and more, I just wanted to say
“Thank You.”
Copyright ©2007 Veronica Romm
December 2, 2007 at 11:02 pm
Good one. It left me with a warm feeling.
January 24, 2008 at 12:51 am
who is this about?
August 17, 2008 at 4:32 am
I’m sorry for your loss and your grief.
August 17, 2008 at 7:11 am
Nothing can bring back the lost life.. no one can replace any one.. but this is life. Full of twists and turns..we never know where it takes us to.. No guarantee for our life on earth.. This loss must have touched u deeply……U r such a loving friend too.. hope u take the loss ~ bravely and face it…Life never stands still. It must move on..(((Hugs))) Bhanu
August 17, 2008 at 7:37 am
Veronica, I am so sorry. I wish I was near and could give you a hug and offer my shoulder. I can offer an ear if you want to talk, and a virtual hug, and please, please, if there’s anything else I can do, let me know. (((Veronica)))
August 17, 2008 at 8:10 am
I would say that I am not yet brave. I am crushed. We were close and I wasnt prepared to live life without him. The media is BS the girlfriend instigator, I am angry and pummelled.
August 17, 2008 at 8:28 am
So sorry to hear of the needless loss of your friend.
You know that I appreciate the futility of words and the feelings of uselessness that bystanders feel when someone has a big loss…I offer them anyway in the hope that they might help in the smallest way, it’s all I have.
love to you
Eileen x
August 17, 2008 at 9:34 pm
I’m so sorry for the loss of your friend, this must be heartbreaking.
August 18, 2008 at 3:41 pm
I know of no words that will help…
August 18, 2008 at 10:32 pm
I’m saddened to hear of the news Veronica. My best wishes during this difficult time.
August 18, 2008 at 10:52 pm
Very sad indeed, & very sorry for your loss. (((hugs)))
August 19, 2008 at 3:53 pm
thank you all for your responses. he was very loved and his death with not go unpunished. as time passes and more information comes to light, there will be a retraction in the papers, and much more justice being doled out. he had the best heart, and this is no way for him to be remembered.
August 19, 2008 at 3:59 pm
that was awsome! i just got verry vaklempt…….
August 19, 2008 at 9:15 pm
I read the article, and linked to his name. What a horrible thing this is. You have my deepest condolences on the loss of your friend. You did however, tell him you loved him in the poem. Many never do, you wrote something from the heart and he had to know how much you cared having read it. Thank you for sharing it with us. Makes me want to call my best friend and tell her I love her.
August 21, 2008 at 1:05 pm
I’m sorry for your loss, V.
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September 1, 2008 at 9:35 am
just found your blob…and on such a sad note. I lost a friend when I was younger, but never had the chance to share the way you did…my deepest sympathies and sorrow for your loss…
September 1, 2008 at 8:50 pm
That is so sad. I am so, so sorry about this. I’m sure that he knew that he was loved.
September 5, 2008 at 11:40 am
What a tragedy to lose your best friend, especially in such a way as that. My heart goes out to you. I cannot imagine losing my best friend. I am so sorry for your loss and the fact that this note is so belated. I’ve been off of SU for a few weeks.
Be well sweetie,
Calli
July 14, 2009 at 4:11 pm
Veronioca, I just found out today, how???? a year later? I am crushed, please email me
Barby