Glittering In the Golden Years

Oh, shiny gold
Reflect light to lead my way
Home away from home
Simpler times gave way to now

Oh, my friend
Oh, my simple shining friend
You were there
As a child went through life

Now a man
Now a man grants you your life again
Not the same, yet
You’re welcomed blurred through tears

Oh, my friend
You kept me waiting for too long
You shaped my life
Now let me give my gift to you

Restore life
It’s been so long
Oh, my friend
Welcome back into this brave new world
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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Brown Avatar
August 30, 2011 at 8:10 AM
So much emotion flowing in the poetry I am reading this morning of both seasoned poets and new poets. I am happy I was able to read your poetry today Derek. Have a wonderful day and I will be back soon to read more of your writing. Love, Carol
Cooke Avatar
August 29, 2011 at 4:00 PM
a lovely deep meaning write. very beautiful. i love this
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