Mike and Me

It's time to go and I feel so free.
There's a place out there for Mike and me;
Where the sun shines bright and the wind don't blow.
"Follow me," Mike says, "now it's time to go."
Without a question I'll grab my things,
With no care of what tomorrow brings.
'Cause Mike knows best and I don't know.
"Follow me," Mike says, "now it's time to go."

We have been to places far and wide.
Mike has always been there by my side.
With laughter, love and time to spend.
"Follow me," Mike says, we have life to tend."
A couple of fools with far off dreams
And nothing more, that's how it seems.
But we're rich with life's sweet dividend.
"Follow me," Mike says, "we have life to tend."

Since the day we met it's been this way;
There's an urgent call, we can't delay.
We've got things to do, it's an endless race.
"Follow me," Mike says, and he sets the pace.
But at night we'll rest and I'll brush his hair,
And he'll give me kisses everywhere.
Tomorrow's fancies again we'll chase.
"Follow me," Mike says, and he sets the pace.

Mike will never ask for much you see.
All he really wants is love from me,
And a little food in his favorite bowl.
"Follow me," Mike says, "it's good for your soul."
Then he'll wag his tail, point his little nose,
I'll just tag along everywhere he goes.
We'll cross life's bridge and pay the toll.
"Follow me," Mike says, "it's good for your soul."

I'm just a boy and he's my best friend.
With laughter, love and time to spend.
Been together since our first hello.
"Follow me," Mike says, "now it's time to go."
Copyright © | Year Posted 2014

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Salehi Avatar
February 8, 2016 at 12:30 AM
I envy you.. I lost my MIKE after 13 years!!
Nehls Avatar
February 13, 2016 at 6:04 PM
Hi Pashang. Yes it is so hard to lose our friends. But, memories of our loyal tail wagging friends can give us years of joy...... Robert.
Y. Avatar
October 10, 2015 at 8:04 AM
Robert, I enjoyed this touching piece. It depicts that strong bond and love between a boy and his pet. Thanks for sharing:-)Alexis
Nehls Avatar
October 12, 2015 at 5:30 AM
Hi Alexis. Thanks for the comments, my friend. Have a wonderful day.... Robert.
Deschler Avatar
January 1, 2015 at 10:50 PM
This poem was a very charming one and I enjoyed it so much, Robert. The rhyming and smooth flow were just wonderful! Very nicely done!
Nehls Avatar
January 4, 2015 at 6:18 AM
Thanks so much, Kelly. I really appreciate your comments, and I'm happy you enjoyed it. Have a wonderful new year, my friend.... Robert.
Curtis Avatar
October 31, 2014 at 6:13 AM
Actually by best friend is named Mike, we take turns leading and following, like a couple of ducks trying to form a row. Great piece, Robert.
Nehls Avatar
November 14, 2014 at 10:06 PM
Thanks, Jerry. I always appreciate your comments... Robert.
Nance Avatar
October 29, 2014 at 9:49 PM
Oh this is 7+++++ rating. what a great rhythm to your words, a heartwarming story you tell. just brings all sorts of emotions and I have enjoyed it! Awesome poet :)
Nehls Avatar
November 14, 2014 at 10:05 PM
Nice to hear from you, Casarah. So happy you enjoyed it and thanks for the 7 rating... Robert.
Callus Avatar
October 29, 2014 at 6:48 PM
Excellent, Robert...both in content and technical build; this is an entertaining and touching poem. The repetition served you well. Much enjoyed. // paul
Nehls Avatar
November 14, 2014 at 10:02 PM
Thanks, Paul. I'm glad you liked it and thanks for the comment on the repetition.... Robert.
Dietrich Avatar
October 28, 2014 at 11:33 PM
this is REALLY sweet. At first was thinking it was a small child (Mike was) and then halfway through got the idea it was a pet. Really nice one.
Nehls Avatar
November 14, 2014 at 10:01 PM
Thanks, Andrea. I appreciate you reading this one. your comments are always welcome..... Robert.
Goswami Avatar
October 28, 2014 at 11:17 AM
Very interesting...Keep it up...Best wishes from India...
Nehls Avatar
November 14, 2014 at 9:57 PM
Thanks so much, Sandip... Robert.
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