Gamaliel Ogunlaja Poet I do not know?

Tribute To My Friend

They said you passed away
Only time would say
Some think death caught you in your prime
I know you left in your own maker's time

You were a gentleman fine and clean
Words never found your tomgue slippery but wise and gleam
Quiet but not silent, calm but not sloppy
Like still waters My friend ran deep

You thought me with humility and gentleness 
When a Maths so silly made me restless
You reassured me it was just a bump on the road
And putting my best it will be just anther victory story told

I plead to believe that you are and not gone
Though my heart is hollowed by you absence your memoties are as good
Until your leave you were my friend and brother
And I'll hold you so till you I find in forever

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Chiquitachiamaka Baity June 3, 2011 at 5:55 PM Very Lovely poem, Gamaliel !!!!! It was a pleasure to read!! Gamaliel Ogunlaja June 4, 2011 at 4:18 AM Thanks for your kind and appreciative words

Jun-Jun Villanueva June 2, 2011 at 6:11 PM WELCOME here in the poetry soup... a great starting piece for this group,.. want to read more from you,...wonderful penned poetry..... ****jun-jun.... enjoy this group.... Gamaliel Ogunlaja June 4, 2011 at 4:19 AM Thanks for your encouragement.

Carol Sunshine Brown June 2, 2011 at 5:07 AM A warm welcome to PoetrySoup I offer to you Gamaliel. I wish for you the best in your writing endeavors whatever they may be. May you find inspiration by reading some of the poetry written here by other poets. Read and comment on their's and they will return in kind. May the sun shine on you that you might find great joy in your life. Love and blessing always, Carol Gamaliel Ogunlaja June 2, 2011 at 7:27 AM Thanks a bunch Carol, I appreciate your hearty reception of me on this wonderful website. I intend to speedily take to your advice. I'm also grateful for your wishes and hope as well that you find success in all that you lay your hands upon. Kind regards.

Linda-Marie Sweetheart June 1, 2011 at 8:18 PM Welcome to Poetry Soup.. so enjoyed your wonderful poetry tribute to your friend.. enjoy the site as u share with luv.. Gamaliel Ogunlaja June 2, 2011 at 7:30 AM Thanks "The Sweetheart".

Dr.Ram Mehta June 1, 2011 at 6:11 PM A nice tribute you have paid to your friend nicely worded, gamaliel Gamaliel Ogunlaja June 2, 2011 at 7:31 AM Thanks Dr. Ram, your appreciation of this work is held in high esteem. Thanks again.