SO LONG

Farewell distant friend
Now our paths part
A ripping of the heart
Yet a finding of purpose
An ending before its time.

For the love that was found
And the laugh fervently shared
For the friendships forged
And the family that became
For the winks that were
And the smiles inspired
For the fears conquered
And the losses encountered
My heart remains with you.

One last earnest embrace
To the beauty that I met
We shall find each other soon
Never forget your graciousness.

Pass it to the left brother
One for the journeys beyond
Two for the travels above
A special for the times to come

A word distant friend
Seek a resolve from within
Thirst for more now than ever
Until next time.

_Dr