Crimson Spots On Our Fingertips

With crimson spots on our fingertips
Blood started by a sharp pin prick
We mixed our blood in the tree house out back
And solemnly sealed our best friends pact

Two small boys at the young age of ten
Making a pledge we would honor time and time again
A bond that would hold for over sixty years
Helping each other through the turmoil and tears

When you broke your arm, I carried your schoolbooks
You took the blame for the piece of candy I took
We stood up together against the bully at school
I helped you learn to swim in the neighborhood pool

I practiced your lines for the high school play part
You helped me cope with my first broken heart
You didn’t live in the Honor’s House so we could be roommates
We always fixed each other up so we could double date

We were each other’s best men on our wedding days
And Godfathers for the children that came our way
You helped me through some financial times that were tough
I provided moral support when your divorce got rough

You sat up with me all night when my wife passed away
I helped you come to terms with your diagnosis that day
I watched you pass peacefully into the cold, dark night
And I know I will join you later when the time is right

With crimson spots on our fingertips
Blood started by a sharp pin prick
We mixed our blood in the tree house out back
And solemnly sealed our best friends pact
Copyright © | Year Posted 2012


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Date: 5/21/2012 7:43:00 AM
Congratulations on your placement in Paula Swanson's "Pact" contest Joe. Love, Carol
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Date: 5/20/2012 4:56:00 PM
This is a marvelous write....well done. Congrats on your win! Hugs
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Date: 5/20/2012 12:03:00 PM
Good one Joe! Congrad's on your winning write. Light & Love
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Date: 5/20/2012 8:39:00 AM
This reminds me of something little boys would do, (like in the movie "Stand By Me"....such a sweet nostagic memory! Congratulations!
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Date: 5/20/2012 8:10:00 AM
Congratulations on your wim with a brilliant poem.
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Date: 5/20/2012 2:07:00 AM
Joe congrats on your win..David
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Date: 5/20/2012 12:39:00 AM
Brilliant and yet again so sad Joe Congratulations xx
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Date: 5/19/2012 10:06:00 PM
What a wonderful poem Joe. To think that your childhood friend stayed a friend through out your life. That doesn't happen to everyone. Congratulations on your big win. Love, Joyce
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Date: 5/12/2012 6:38:00 AM
Dear Joe Oh the chills you've given me. Beautiful testament to the strain of a friendship. love, Kathy
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Date: 5/8/2012 11:48:00 AM
A pleasure to read your poetry today Joe. I will try to come back later this week to read more. I have a spring cold and not up to reading for too long. Have a wonderful week. Love, Carol
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Date: 5/8/2012 7:54:00 AM
i don't know if this poem is true, but it sure sounds that way! a very moving tribute and a perfect poem for the "pact" contest. best of luck!
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Date: 5/8/2012 12:27:00 AM
Joe a good entry for the contest..David
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