Beth and Cheryl

My friend,my dearest ally
I wait in agony for your call
To see how much you can take 
And how much I can take
You are very ill,this I know
But the thought of losing you
Off of this earthly plateau
Is more than I can paint in a picture
Or write in a journal
Even sing about in a sad
Gut-wrenching song
I'm not ready
And yet I await your call
I know and you know too
That my love for you my friend
Will be with you without question
I would hold your barren head
Against my chest
Speak to you in soothing tones
Describe for you what's outside your window
We will talk of motorcycle rides
Children growing up and away
And the men we adore yet get annoyed with
We shall laugh and tell
Funny stories of the past
Even talk glowingly of the future
In the long run when hope wanes
And fear is abundant
I will send up a desperate prayer
To the heavens above
Provide comfort and show courage
For my friend you still have much life to live
We still have many memories to make
Hope and strength are what we are made of now
Still, I feel lonely
As I wait for your call
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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November 7, 2013 at 10:28 PM
Deb, lovely impressive win................ SKAT :)
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November 6, 2013 at 1:55 PM
Hello PINKTOBER, winning poet --- DEB --- Thank you for embracing my contest with your poem. I took my time on this particular contest, many heartfelt poems:-(... If you'd like:) stop by my latest blog "Hold My Pen While I Write." In there you will find my very own PinkTober invitation. Take Care & have yourself an awesome day... xox~ LINDA
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April 27, 2012 at 8:34 PM
this was the sweetest letter i ever read. with a few poetic tricks hidden here and there. i was really surprised at how it made me feel. i would love to have you as a best friend,
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April 27, 2012 at 7:45 AM
great poem. i like to be ally right now
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April 27, 2012 at 6:09 AM
congrats on feature and nice poem...Patrick
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April 24, 2012 at 6:53 PM
Congrats Deb on this heart touching poem being featured.
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April 24, 2012 at 9:40 AM
nice poem....i felt you heart....(<")
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April 24, 2012 at 5:24 AM
Congratulations on your featured poem this week Deb. Love, Carol
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