Memories of a Dear Friend

Memories of a Dear Friend

Yesterday was your memorial

Everyone gathered

Both family and friends

To remember your life

We toasted you with port

And we remembered

Our dear friend, brother and uncle

Today I write

Through blurry eyes

About my memories of

Concerts, parties, hanging out

Man we had a blast

Then our lives took

Different paths

And we grew apart

Yet no matter what

You were always

Happy to see me

No matter the time

Between visits

You were truly

My friend

I know my grief

Will lessen with time

Yet I will always

Remember you my friend

May our Lord

Have mercy on your soul

And keep you safe

Until we meet again

May you

Rest in Peace

My dear friend

Jim

© Phil Renaud 2016