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I Went To See a Friend Today

I Went To See A Friend Today



I went to see a friend today
A friend I had not seen
Since he was in his twenties
And I was still a teen
 
We were both inseparable then
See one, you'd see the other
Sharing everything we did
He was like a brother

But as so often happens
Too soon there came the day
When he decided to remain
And I to move away

We wished each other good luck
Recalled good times we'd shared
Said that we would keep in touch
See how each other fared

But alas that didn't happen
The days just came and went
No telephone calls were ever  made
And no greetings ever sent

How quickly the time passes
And friendships start to dim
Although we went our separate ways
I often thought of him.

I wondered how he looked today
How he had weathered life
Did he still live in the same town
Did he ever take a wife

One day I got a letter
And when I looked inside
It said I regret to inform you
That your friend has died

I went to see a friend today
As I've often said I would
To visit for a little while
My promise to make good

I wish that I could tell him
How bad I feel that I
Never took the time to say hello
Before I say goodbye

Placed 11th in Michael Horrnschurch "Ode To A Friend" contest

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Ralph Taylor Date: 7/29/2011 11:38:00 AM Congrats on your win, Bob. Nice going. Have a great weekend. Ralph Login to Reply

Jack Horne Date: 7/27/2011 2:42:00 PM Many congrats on all your wins, Bob : ) Login to Reply Bob Quigley Date: 7/27/2011 3:25:00 PM Thanks Jack. Much appreciated.

Carolyn Devonshire Date: 7/27/2011 9:19:00 AM How sad that he died before you were able to reconnect. Your poem makes me want to check in with some old friends. Time flies so quickly and things happen that can't be changed. Very touching, Bob. congratulations! Love, carolyn Login to Reply Bob Quigley Date: 7/27/2011 10:29:00 AM By all means, do it. Tomorrow is too late for yesterday. Thanks for your comments Carolyn

Kabuteng P.Ink K. Date: 7/26/2011 12:52:00 PM Oh shucks... I just truly felt this poem, Bob; how sad -- we all do have our regrets sometimes-- this was such a heartfelt and moving poem-- Congrats! Login to Reply Bob Quigley Date: 7/26/2011 1:13:00 PM Thanks nikko. It's always too late for yesterday.

Nette Onclaud Date: 7/26/2011 7:48:00 AM a sensitive work here, bob..happy thumbs up to you on your stunning win! :) huggs Login to Reply Bob Quigley Date: 7/26/2011 10:48:00 AM Thanks nette. Much appreciated

Carol Sunshine Brown Date: 7/26/2011 7:15:00 AM Congratulations Bob on your winning poem in Michael's "Ode to a Friend" contest. Love, Carol Login to Reply Bob Quigley Date: 7/26/2011 10:48:00 AM Appreciate your stopping by

Linda-Marie Sweetheart Date: 7/25/2011 11:50:00 PM Congrats Bob on a great big win for a great poem for ode to a friend luv.. enjoy... Login to Reply Bob Quigley Date: 7/26/2011 10:48:00 AM Thanks very much Linda-Marie

Michael Hornschuch Date: 7/25/2011 10:29:00 PM Bob, thanks for sharing a deep memory of your's with me, and thank you for your participation in my first contest!~Michael Login to Reply Bob Quigley Date: 7/26/2011 10:50:00 AM My thanks to you for selecting my poem for recognition.

Dr.Ram Mehta Date: 7/25/2011 9:39:00 PM My congratulations on this win in the contest of Michael, Bob Login to Reply Bob Quigley Date: 7/26/2011 10:50:00 AM Much appreciated Dr.