Author's Notes: Just a little short idea that I had stuck in my head for a while. This poem is written from Raph's POV, and this is essentially a message from him to Leonardo.

Beside You

I know things have changed,
And our nightmares are now reality.
But I think you always knew,
That one day there'd be a fatality

What happened to Mikey,
Was tragic, I admit.
But come on, we're ninjas -
We practically ask for it.

Now don't get me wrong;
I miss him as much as you.
But we need to keep going,
And fight for what is true

Leo, stop beating yourself up!
You know it's not your fault!
So lets just get out there and find,
The group of Foot that made the assault

They were the ones who surrounded him.
They are the ones to blame.
You can argue, if, buts, and whys,
But really it's revenge we should proclaim.

I can understand that you're scared,
That you'll lose us too.
But Donny, Splin'er and I,
Will always put our faith in you.

Yes, it might happen again.
And yes, I could die.
But there's a battle out there for me,
And that's something I can't deny.

So let us take the fight to them;
Get off our knees, and die on our feet.
Don't let your apprehension overtake you,
And be the reason for our own defeat.

Your decisions aren't stupid!
Even into Hell, I will follow!
I don't care if it's a one-way trip,
And that's a fact you must swallow.

There are some things worth fighting for,
And I'll be beside you till the end.
I am your brother after all,
And you're also my best friend.