TWO MINUTES TOO LATE

On the day that you were born 
My best friend died
What a horrible accident it was 
His car mangled on the roadside 

I rushed to his side 
Hoping and praying 
That he will survive 
As a stranger preformed CPR 
Trying to keep him alive 

As the ambulance siren and lights blazed 
I followed closely in the chaste 
But faster than I was traveling, my heart raced

While waiting on the doctors pronunciation
I follow signs to labor and delivery 
I was sure on arrival, that I was early 
Just in time for the birth of my first born baby 

But it was just my luck and faith..
I was Two Minutes Too Late

After experiencing this new life
Coming into the world 
Giving God thanks and prayers for my baby girl 
My smiles soon turned into tears 
As I reflected on a friendship 
That had lasted for years 

Torn between two inseparable Love
I longed to stay and hold you in my arms 
But my love for my friend was hanging by a thread 

So I raced back to the emergency room 
Anticipating good news 
That's when the doctor said, he asked for me

But it was just my luck and faith..
I was Two Minutes Too Late.

Wilford Barker.