Until We Meet Once More

So swiftly do
the years pass by
Wherever do they go?

If only we
could gather them
together in a row

Within each one
I'd stroll along
reliving them again

The laughter
and the songs we sang
would never see an end

But truthfully
such things can't be,
save in our memories

And thanks to you
we have such sweet
remembrances as these

That fateful day
that comes to all
has knocked upon your door

And so, dear friend
we part for now
until we meet once more


© Michael Wise
1-3-26


* I lost a dear friend on New Year's eve. This is for her. If you lost any loved ones recently, this is also for you, and in their beloved memory.
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