My Close Friend Poem by Alan Strand

Walk with me a while my friend
I need your company,
Although I’ve gone many miles alone
Please share your hand with me.

Let’s talk about the weather
Or where you’re headed to,
In life and love and happiness
And what you dream to do.

I have a lot I want to say,
You make me feel so great,
I want to do the things I’ve planned
Though my soul’s without a mate.

My heart is still real hurting
It’s been all ripped apart,
My life plods on despite the wound
I long for a fresh start.

Maybe now’s too early
To hit the trail with me,
I can hike and reach the peak
To see what I can see.

But regardless of where I may go
Or how my life will end,
You’ll always be close to me
You’ll always be my friend.

(With Love for April...Your friend forever,2002/03/17)