Bob Quigley Poet Rhyme

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 July 29, 2011 at 11:38 AM Congrats on your win, Bob. Nice going. Have a great weekend. Ralph

Jack Horne July 27, 2011 at 2:42 PM Many congrats on all your wins, Bob : ) Bob Quigley July 27, 2011 at 3:25 PM Thanks Jack. Much appreciated.

Carolyn Devonshire July 27, 2011 at 9:19 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 Bob Quigley July 27, 2011 at 10:29 AM By all means, do it. Tomorrow is too late for yesterday. Thanks for your comments Carolyn

Kabuteng P.Ink K. July 26, 2011 at 12:52 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! Bob Quigley July 26, 2011 at 1:13 PM Thanks nikko. It's always too late for yesterday.

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

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

Linda-Marie Sweetheart July 25, 2011 at 11:50 PM Congrats Bob on a great big win for a great poem for ode to a friend luv.. enjoy... Bob Quigley July 26, 2011 at 10:48 AM Thanks very much Linda-Marie

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

Dr.Ram Mehta July 25, 2011 at 9:39 PM My congratulations on this win in the contest of Michael, Bob Bob Quigley July 26, 2011 at 10:50 AM Much appreciated Dr.