Help Me Understand

a poem by Amanda Hubanks

I need to ask you god,
why did you take our friend.
So young, so care free,
only fourteen.

How could you take
such a precious person from me.

I know you have your reason.
But, she still had her whole life ahead.
God, please help me understand.

I am told we are put here for a reason.
But, just to be here then leave.

God, help me
find peace to understand
the death of our friend.