My Sad Story

We were at school together Was one of our group. But boys not on my mind Too much studying to do. We went out and  about As friends do. Gradually i noticed A group became two. Always together,  Silently studying I know We have exams to pass, University to go. We separated then Each went our own way. Meet up in the holidays So much to say. Gradation at last Homeward bound. Take up where we finished Now time is allowed. We start our careers Meet up when we can I realised at last This was the man. But fate was in store Not on our side He got cancer In two years was dead Been a long time in that tunnel Where you can hide Til you are ready To reach other side Now I can face the world again So I write poetry and paint . Have  my work, Geez,  I sound like a saint Not looking for love It will find me. Have the constant companion In my rescue boxer Tilly.