13/30 - A friend

13/30

I wanted to write a song for you
But I didn't know where to begin
I reached into my memory bank
The first thought was friend

Since the days in junior high
I can't remember a time you weren't by my side
Through thick and thin
Ups and downs
You were always there to turn my frown upside down

We'd often laugh at the silliest of things
When I would forget the lyrics
You always remembered the words to sing

When I was down and out
I turned to you without doubt
You'd provide the comforting words
Or unleash your wisdom
Or lend me your courage

People are placed in your life path for a reason
Often traveling in different directions
I'm glad that our lives met at the perfect intersection
Although we may not always agree
Finding a friend in you was a plan that was meant to be

“a Conversation”

“a Conversation”

hello my friend, it's been awhile

since i've seen your smile

how long has it been

i can tell you're happy to see me

in the way that you greet me

so what have you been up to

did you get that job you were after

or did you travel the world far and wide

oh, you have a family now

what two girls and a boy

wow, i'm sure they are a handful

what grades are they in school

that's really cool, i'm happy for you

oh me, i'm doing well can't you tell

i've been lost in the city

where's there's plenty

of things to keep me busy

and i've visited the Far East

where i learned about war and peace

there is a serenity there that allowed

me to clear my thoughts

and get over promises lost

and dreams i left behind

yeah i thought about you often

wondering what could have happened

but like i said, i'm fine now

children, no not yet, the timing isn't right

i know i was planning on it then

but things have changed and i've grown

see things a bit differently

i have other seeds to sow

i've been helping out in my community

and attending important functions

at this juncture

in my life

i'm going to hold off on rash decisions

so where are you headed off to

a funeral for your late wife

i'm so sorry to hear that

how are you holding up

she was sick, been fighting it for awhile

you were just waiting for her to finally be at rest

that's a lot for me to digest

well here's my number

call me whenever

you are up to facing the world again

yeah i know i've always been there for you

and i'll still be there

i'm always near

but so much time has passed

i'm not sure how long my compassion will last

cause remember, you were the broke down

son of a bitch that left my ass!

© sharbi3 2006