Legacy of a Friend

Ken Leidner died 19 December 2017

Legacy of a Friend

He smiled broadly in his final years

my buddy of 47 years

His Vietnam Vet body in love with me

Many a trip did we gain

Our love sustained in brotherly ways.

Now he passed on to higher planes

The girl he loved riddled in pain

From somewhere the heart calls

The foolish me sends her a call

I wish it were me instead of Ken

The truth is he’s really gone.

Now nestled in our sorrow and pain

We touch each other souls in wonder’s game

From first breath and first grin

A something more comes into view

Our touches give kindness power

That grows our souls to this hour

Here in my joy of her being

A legacy from a friend’s desire

Reviews

[Alfred Kukitz]

Thanks Lyn!

We met in college. The attraction surreal and enriching. You can’t imagine the feelings in connecting with a wounded soul.

Regards,
Al

[Alfred Kukitz]

Thanks Margie!

Two crazy guys learning to love each other through our woe.

Regards,
Al

[Lyn Anderson]

This is truly beautiful, this kind of love, borne out of mutual love. Expressed with quiet reverence and wonder. Lovely.
one small grammar note: each other's

[barleygirl]

I've known people in this situation. As we grow older & our friends are dying off, we stop questioning the way life goes sometimes. You've penned my anthem: If it feels good, do it (and I don't mean this in a sleazy way, as this phrase was used back in our youth!) You've painted a precious picture in a delicate way & I love your honesty (((HUGS))) Fondly, Margie

[Alfred Kukitz]

Thanks much Chris!...........................

regards,
al

[Chris]

"Semper Fi"... and I'll remember your Ken my next toast, "To Missing Friends..."