Yesterday

In the passing of a very dear friend, a beautiful old man, in his ninetieth year.

(in memory of our beautiful Brian)

For ten years you’ve been in our hearts,

your laughter and smile are such a part,

you lit up the room with that cheeky grin,

opening friendships that light could get in, 

a friend to all who came your way, and

  being with you, always a better day! 

Over the years we shared our souls,

age didn’t matter, our lives so easily unfold.

We remember how wonderful the time we’d spend,

never wanting those moments to end, but

  every time you left a smile,

to be with you so worthwhile.                 

A favourite restaurant, your cheery face,

forever linked with that place,

remembering a soul everyone knew,

so endearing was a love of you,

someone loved so very dear,

a familiar face by the year.

We shared together so many things,

your presence always gave us wings,

celebrating milestones lots of fun 

enjoyed a tipple, well more than one,

privileged to celebrate your ninetieth year,

gathered round in birthday cheer.                       

We remember fondly yesterday, and

  the many things we had to say, 

lives enriched by the life we knew, 

you will never fade from our view.

Remembering too of yesterday,

a gentle soul that passed our way;

someone loved so very much,

one who came our lives to touch.

Your seat now empty our hearts sad,

but so many memories do we have,

a friendship that happened out of the blue,

we’ll have a drink in thoughts of you.

Thank you for the privilege your life to share,

friendships close in love and care,

we’ll remember you in future years

  with love and fondness ever near.

So honoured for paths that crossed,

a love for you never lost,

we’ll keep you close in our hearts,

in friendship never will we part.

Reviews

[Coyote Poetry]

A wonderful poem for your miss friend Richard.
"So honoured for paths that crossed,
a love for you never lost,
we’ll keep you close in our hearts,
in friendship never will we part"
I understand the above lines. We must remember our friend who had left our world. Thank you for sharing the amazing poetry and your thoughts.
Coyote

[Richard M]

Thank you for reading Coyote. Miss this beautiful old man so much, but I still hear his laughter and remember every day.
Thanks for stopping by.
Richard

[Coyote Poetry]

You are welcome Richard.

[Paul Bell]

Great tribute to a great friend.
These are always the ones that hit you the hardest.
But every time you're in the bar having a beer, the first one you raise to your friend.

[Richard M]

Thank you Paul for reading. Yes, a shock loss but not entirely unexpected; 90 years of age and a good life lived. Will have many a wine in memory of him and times together. Thanks for dropping by.

[barleygirl]

Your long thoughtful tribute is full of affection & it feels like you just don't want to let him go! You open with the "ten years" comment & that makes us wonder about how the friendship began . . . since you use "we", I get the impression that there's a group that became acquainted with this guy at some distinct point, like maybe you were all in a class together. This curiosity feels unresolved in your poem. I want to know how "we" (who are "we"?) met!??! Other than that, well-stated loving sentiments (((HUGS))) Fondly, Margie

[Richard M]

Thanks Margie for reading and commenting. I use to work at a Cellar Door & Function Centre. Brian was my work mate's and my (that's the 'we') favourite customer. After the doors of the premises closed, we still kept in contact and lunching at a favourite restaurant, where he was loved by all. (((HUGS BACK)))
PS Thanks for putting 'Remember Us' into your library.
PPS Beautiful profile photo

[barleygirl]

Thank you for the compliment (((HUGS)))

[Aurora]

An ode to a dear friend. The sentiment is palpable.

[Richard M]

Thank you Aurora for reading. Palpable indeed!!

[Chris Shaw]

A touching tribute to an old friend who certainly had a long life. Yes, he will be missed, but it appears Richard that you have shared many happy moments and these will live on in your memory. Nicely penned lines my friend and I send you my sincere condolences on your loss. Take care.

Chris

[Richard M]

Thank you Chris for reading and for your comments. Brian was a beautiful old man and we were so privileged to know him. Brian was a pom (from Shopshire) and came to Australia in 2009, after his wife's passing. Thank you my friend for your condolences.

[Chris Shaw]

May he RIP and I feel sure he knew what a friend he had in you Richard. Take care.

[Lea Sheryn]

Touching memories. Very heartfelt. Thank you for sharing.

[Richard M]

Thank you Sheryn

[Lea Sheryn]

You're welcome, Richard.