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Smoke
I woke up coughing
And you pulled me to the ground
You told me not to be afraid
But i could see the smoke all around
I grabbed your hand and held it tight
And asked you not to let it go
You said you would be right back
As you made your way to the door
I saw you reach for the knob
I begged you to come back
As soon as that door opened
The smoke went from gray to black
There was a fire outside in the hall
It seemed there was no escape
You closed the door and came to me
Promising to keep me safe
You crawled over to the window
I followed behind you as close as i could be
You held my hand as i crawled out on the roof
Then i let go so you could follow me
But then I heard you start to cough
I screamed your name and reached for you
I could barely see you through the smoke
I didn't know what to do
I saw you coming closer
But you were moving very slow
Your breaths were getting shorter
And suddenly you fell to the floor
The firetruck pulled op out front
Just as I went back in
I sat on the floor with your head on my lap
Praying you would live
It wasnt long after i passed out
That the firemen has found us in our room
I woke up in the hospital
And I immediatley asked for you
The nurse told me I needed rest
That i should try to get some sleep
Again i asked if I could see you
Her silence cause me to weep
I recognized the tone of her voice
She didn't think I was ready to know
You had died saving me
Why did you have to go?
Why did i let go of your hand?
Why didn't I hang on?
Then i could have pulled you out
You wouldn't be gone
They say i shouldnt blame myself
But I feel so much guilt and pain
I feel i should have done so much more
I loved you more than anything
