*Im not exactly sure of the names, I was very young and cannot remember with certainty* Dearest girls with shining eyes, a blessing of laughter and love. Cherished by those you sought, and having no enemies or foes. Your unbriedled smiles and cheerfulness, got me through my days, and I speak just now, and hope you hear, these words I need to say. Im sorry for the fire, that your mother did not care. Im sorry for your pain, the building exploded with the air. I remember that night, so clear sometimes, not more than 20 feet from you window, crying because I could not help you. I remember the door, the gouges so deep, the barricade your mother set up. The way the walls looked as the flames licked at them, devouring them, instantaneously. I tried to call out. As you broke the glass, being only 3 and 5. And yet no one heard me, only your frantic cries. I can only imagine the heat and smoke, that must have availed your eyes, I cant seem to think clearly then As I only heard the tires. I saved four, my brothers and myself- being only 5 or 6, But your precious lives, saving I could not do. I still hold remorse for your deaths. Anger at your mother so cruel. for want of a ciggarette she barred you in when saving your lives, she cared not to do. Please look lovingly as above you live long and well. And grant me will to forgive, For to see you one day, I shall. rest in peace-my angels, you who were pained and saddened, are now gifted by God. Beauty is as remembered, I think of you often, my friends. I wish I could have saved you. I often think it should have been me. But there is a reason for everything. And I remember you often. I cannot forgive your mother, even know, over 12 years gone, married, and starting my family, I regret that you may not start your own. Im sorry. Truly sorry, and I miss you both.

Your baton twirling friend of 5 or 6- christina

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