My Dear Absent Friend Poem by Jodie Hardy

To look back to the past takes courage
Its so easy to look forward and carry on
Though our memories will last forever
I miss you so much my dear childhood friend

To know that your living life makes me happy
I just wish that we could be close
Years have not been friendly to us
Time has taken its toll

You have had many troubles in life
But never invited me in to help
When you opened up your soul to me
The damage had already been done

You protected me from your pain my friend
Your silence kept it hidden away
Now your on the path to happiness
This time ill keep your trouble at bay

Its so sad to have to start again from scratch
Me and you both know that there is no going back
Onwards and upwards are the only paths I can see
It would bring me much joy if you would walk with me

My dear absent friend