Ode to My Friend Jeff (5/1/57-8/15/2004)

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Ode to My Friend Jeff (5/1/57-8/15/2004)

I'll miss him even though
it had been awhile
Since I heard his raspy voice
or seen his boyish smile

I wish I could've made myself
break through his sorrow-filled shell
Shed light upon his darkness
made him want to stay well

His life was short to others
but, his sadness made it seem long
Could I have changed his destiny
No, only he could choose to stay strong

I loved to walk-about with him
He knew so much about the wild
He dreamnt of moving to Hawaii
Growing orchids, living freestyle

I hope he finds true happiness
throughout eternity
tending celestial gardens
telling stories, living free

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Charlie23 commented on Ode to My Friend Jeff (5/1/57-8/15/2004)

02-19-2010

Such a loving, beautiful tribute, you have written to your friend! May he be given all he lost in his eternity!

earthly

02/19/2010

I hope someday I see him again-ty...Earthly

Tempestlady commented on Ode to My Friend Jeff (5/1/57-8/15/2004)

02-19-2010

Lovely write about friendship and loss. Reminded me of one i wrote about a dear friend of mine called "kindred spirits" you should check it out sometime. Love your rhythm, enjoy your rhyme will read you stuff anytime. Write on.....

earthly

02/19/2010

I think of him often and know I will see him again-ty...Earthly

SavVySam commented on Ode to My Friend Jeff (5/1/57-8/15/2004)

02-11-2010

earthly~ you've written heavenly words of love and remembrance here for a special friend! Well done!

earthly

02/12/2010

Thanks Sam-I still think of him often.....................Earthly

MindNumbing commented on Ode to My Friend Jeff (5/1/57-8/15/2004)

02-10-2010

This is a beautiful, heart-felt tribute to a friend that you obviously still hold close to your heart. Great job.

earthly

02/10/2010

I truly think of him often and wonder if he knew/knows how I felt/feel...Earthly

jademelissa74 commented on Ode to My Friend Jeff (5/1/57-8/15/2004)

02-04-2010

An amazing tribute to the loved one that has gone before us. The lines are filled with love, longing and inspiration. A true poem, indeed. Thanks for sharing!

earthly

02/04/2010

ty-i still miss him every day-he could've and should've been someone great-now just a memory...Earthly

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Franz Kafka (1883-1924) Czech writer.

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