Dave Timperley Poet Epitaph

My Friend Mick

I called him a Southern Jessie,
He called me a Northern Git.
We met at work years ago,
Our friendship an instant hit.

He went to the Lord on Friday,
Leaving Marion and the Boys.
He also left a friend behind,
Guess he didn't have a choice.

He leaves me with a Mick shaped hole,
That no one will ever fill
He encouraged me with his criticism, 
And respected mine of his.

I looked forward to reading his work, 
His mind took twists and turns.
He never had a bad word to say,
I'll miss him  from this day.

Mick, you were a good friend,
You will always be a good memory.
Rest in Peace.

© Dave Timperley June 2012

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Peninnah Nganga April 20, 2014 at 4:03 AM May he R.I.P! Peninnah Nganga April 20, 2014 at 4:29 AM Friendship that not even death can kill!This is the wisdom am talking about! Dave Timperley April 20, 2014 at 4:26 AM He was, and still is, my beloved friend, I still chat to his dear wife Marian. He was and still is, inspirational to me , he helped me in all my writing, in stories, in poetry, by his comments. God Bless. D.

Poet Destroyer A June 24, 2012 at 4:58 PM Dave, i love how some friendships happen... How ever it is sad when one has to leave,.. It is the memories that we will forever hold... thanks for sharing your poem, always~PD Dave Timperley June 25, 2012 at 12:09 AM You got that right PD, thanks for stopping by.

Andrea Dietrich June 24, 2012 at 9:21 AM A very nice tribute for Mick! Dave Timperley June 24, 2012 at 10:48 AM Thank you Andrea.

Lori Lucas Mcclure June 24, 2012 at 6:05 AM It was a pleasure to read your work today! Lori Dave Timperley June 24, 2012 at 8:53 AM Sorry Lori, I missed your name out. D. Dave Timperley June 24, 2012 at 8:50 AM Thank you

Anne-Lise Andresen June 24, 2012 at 5:53 AM So sad to lose good friends - keep the good memories Dave. - Wonderful written poem. - oxox Anne-Lise Dave Timperley June 24, 2012 at 8:51 AM Thank you Anne-Lise.

David Williams June 24, 2012 at 4:32 AM Dave, a nice dedication to an obvious close friend...David Dave Timperley June 24, 2012 at 8:52 AM Thank you David

Jayachandran Chakrapany June 24, 2012 at 3:27 AM nice tribute to your friend .jk Dave Timperley June 24, 2012 at 3:33 AM Thank you

Josie Whitehead June 24, 2012 at 3:05 AM Lovely - How sad to lose a really good friend. I think friends such as this are few and far between and there is such a big hole in your life when they go. True friendship is hard to find. I'm so sorry Dave. Dave Timperley June 24, 2012 at 8:55 AM Again I am sorry, Josie, I missed your name out. D. Dave Timperley June 24, 2012 at 3:32 AM Thank you.