16

Her eyes are closed, but she can still hear everything

The morning dove calling its lover

The wake up sounds from her sister and her brother

Today she's 16

Special outfit, a little curl

Not grown up but not a girl

Hugs from a friend, a wink from a guy  

Sweet smiles from those passing by

His eyes are open, but it seems like he's dreaming

A familiar stranger staring in the doorway

There is no sound only chaos in the hallway

The chills start rushing in

Special outfit, a little curl

Not grown up but not a girl

Hugs from a friend, wink from a guy 

Sweet smiles from those passing by

She doesn't move, the others run and hide away

He doesn't move, the gun is at his side

She whispers please, he fires and turns

The blood's not hers, but still it burns

Her eyes are half open, but she sees nothing

Her beautiful friend once bright is now cold

Her story unwritten, forever untold

Today she's 16

Black outfit, a lace veil

All grown up, but still a girl

Hugs from friends, who break down and cry 

Sad smiles from those passing by