Poem To a Departing Friend
the times that were together shared
the times for each the other cared
a moment there a minute here
immortal days of boundless cheer
golden hours of trading dreams
joyful eyes with happy gleams
a trusting and attentive ear
for griefs alone too hard bear
the welcome hand the open door
the knowing of what friends are for
clear and bright and ever warm
of endlessly delightful form
a friendship of the best of friends
perhaps to last until time ends
a friendship made of inlaid gold
in magic draughts of silver rolled
endless hours spent together
in sultry sunny Summer weather
we talked we sang we laughed and read
and on occasion danced instead
then the Fall 'neath leaves of gold
beside those trees uniquely old
accompanied by trilling birds
we shared a thought and lacked for words
but winter saw us bid farewell
the tree limbs bare a gray pastel
surrounding all on every side
a snowy blanket deep and wide
though friendship never ceased to burn:
you gave a promise to return
Spring brought branches tipped with green
furry creatures little seen
and roused the sun from Winter's rest
and Spring brought you and that was best
another season now has fled
left Summer snugly tucked in bed
as now we have to part once more
('tis no simpler than before)
we've grown together you and me
but partings sometimes have to be
so leaving going gone away
Fate at last has had its say
o when are we to meet again
how bleak and dry the time 'til then!
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