You Need To Know Poem by Brian 'Peza' Perrins

There’s something that you need to know
Your friendship has been an honour to bestow.

It’s been forty years that we’ve been best of friends
Something that needs saying before it ends.

For those that know you, there’s great respect
Looking back over the years, a time to reflect.

The good times, the bad, the highlights, the strife
No one can take away the enjoyment we’ve had in life.

You leave me a better person for knowing you
Your mentoring and challenging, the credits due.

Life’s a better place for having you around
Your impact on friends and family has been profound.

We will miss you dearly but memories will get us through
I for one have been honoured, having a friend as good as you.