TIME AND AGAIN

TIME AND AGAIN

For Charlene

 ~~~

 The years have taken us apart;

Our lives went in different ways.

I know someday we’ll meet again.

I sit and count the days.

 ~~~

 From silly girls to wide-eyed-teens,

We shared so many things.

From broken hearts to grownup loves

And finally, wedding rings.

 ~~~

 While yours took you far away,

Mine kept me close to home.

We settled down, both had kids,

But all you did was roam.

 ~~~

 The day you moved away from home

You told me, “have no fear –

If ever you should need a friend

Remember, I’m still here.”

 ~~~

 I’d send card; you’d write a note,

And one of us would call.

The distance didn’t matter much,

Time mattered not at all.

 ~~~

 Years passed; things changed and once again

I called to say hello.

You heard the sadness in my voice

Like many years ago.

 ~~~

 We sat and talked for quite a time;

You always had a way

Of clearing up a dreary world

And brightening up my day.’’

 ~~~

 And here we are now, passed our prime,

With silver in our hair,

It’s nice to hear your voice again,

And to know that you still care.