Ode To a Friend

In times of parting, sorrow does reign
Yet a face of calmness and dignity we feign
In a world where material things are the measure
A true friend is, indeed, a time honored treasure

Saying Goodbye. It should be a crime
For Goodbye is a memory frozen in time
But when two friends hold love in their hearts
A matter of distance cannot keep them apart

Though time may elapse, though beauty may fade
There's a longing in our hearts we cannot evade
When the sky fills with rain and the sun doesn't shine
I'll cherish the dreams that were once yours and mine

In order to cope with our division
We must strive to meet a single provision
Wherever we are, whatever we do
We must always remember our friendship is True
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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Henderson Avatar
October 15, 2010 at 10:53 PM
So true, Michael. And when you lose a friend such as this, it really hurts. Charles
Brown Avatar
October 15, 2010 at 9:53 AM
Starting my weekend early reading all the amazing poetry of all the wonderful poets here at PoetrySoup. I am so happy to find your poetry posted here this morning Michael. Have a wonderful weekend and I hope you find tons of inspiration along the way as Fall is upon us. Love, Carol
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October 15, 2010 at 5:55 AM
Very nice positive and inspirational thoughts on friendship, Michael
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