Yes I Remember Lockerbie

 Yes,

I remember Lockerbie,

the flames that lit the Winter sky

as Pam Am's remnants rained from on high, 

not knowing as we watched that night

that 4 loved friends died on that flight.

Yes, 

I remember Lockerbie,

the tears we cried, the shock we felt,

and on Christmas Day, more tears of guilt,

that we were there and they were gone,

no more to sing a Christmas song.

Yes,

I remember Lockerbie,

the shock that turned to righteous anger

when we learned that others were warned of danger,

but our friends weren't worthy to protect -

not officers or government diplomats.

Yes,

I remember Lockerbie,

and still it grates within my soul

the pain, their loss a gaping hole, 

2 children never to grow old, or be

parents, or their grandkids to see.

Yes,

I remember Lockerbie,

the tolling of that final bell -

their killer freed from his Scottish cell.

Demeaning further those lives lost

his murderous spree now with no cost.

Yes, 

I remember Lockerbie,

it's seared forever in my mind

and those of all that were left behind.

The years pass by and still we grieve

We just weren't ready for you to leave.

Yes, 

I remember Lockerbie,

As fresh as if was happening now

And stand with others as I vow

to keep your memories and say each year

We loved you Dee, wish you all were still here.