Passing of a Friend.

What do you say to a dear old friend
Who has come, at last, to the journey's end?
The only way you can thank her for
The wonderful times you enjoyed before
Is to be right there at her end of day
And hold her tightly as she slips away.
Memories surface, albeit sad,
Of the good old days, and the fun you had.
Comfort, perhaps, but I'd rather see
My dear old friend still here with me.
No matter that projects you had on hand,
Were small or stupid, not great and grand;
She would be there with a happy smile
To go with you on that extra mile.
She never judged you as some will do
But, warts and ll, she accepted you
And made the best of it- as needs must-
How could you ever repay such trust?
Companions can argue about whats best
And she was no different from all the rest.
But who never held grudges or paid me back
As some have done when they thought me slack.
Many there are of whom we're fond,
Who may forge with us a lasting bond;
But this friend was different from me and you-
For she walked on 4 feet instead of 2.
(In memory of Maude)

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