Last Sunday

A friend and I reconnected with some old friends that were on leave from the Marines.

Familiar friends departed to the unknown

Many years have passed and all have grown

Away from life into the sun

The battle for time had finally been won

 

With the autumn sky still blue

At Gettysburg, driving straight through

In Virginia, we will rest

Hoping for the best

 

Mason-Dixon left behind

The past played in rewind

A splendid sunset

Not quite ready yet

 

Many years have passed

Why can’t this last

We make a toast

Let’s make the most

 

We started where we ended

Any differences have mended

Hours are fleeting

Our long awaited meeting

 

 

Author's Note

For me, this was a moment of clarity in how friendships endure.

Reviews

[Antonio Valentino]

What a great picture and poem for your dear friends Pat. What heroes they are for all they do for our freedom and safety. How lucky for you all to be able to meet and renew once again your beloved friendship.

Bless you and them.

Bless us all.
Antonio

[Lorraine]

Bittersweet and touching. It applauds the joy of friendship. It's a simple poem that speaks so much. Great Write.

Keep Writing. ^___^

[Voice]

This a very nice poem and it is so true. Great write my friend!! :)

Voice

[Fish]

Brother I have read this more than once. The song just puts it over the top. My heart soared to a place that I will always remember. Thanks for the words my brother. Until we meet again and talk about the Good Times, Damn Good Times...

Tom

[Chloe..Across the Unive..]

We started where we ended

Any differences have mended

Hours are fleeting

Our long awaited meeting

when differences are mended it is always worth the trip.. a poignant poem.. i like it very much!

Chloe

[just rose.]

Your rhymes here are very good and the sentiment is awesome. I like the interplay of images as well, the sense of traveling. This is the good stuff in life.

[Coyote Poetry]

Us soldiers need to stay in contact with old friends. Poem is outstanding. The job I have today was because of a Marine. He told the manager of a big chain. Army ain't too bright. I will train him. I like the road trip and the story in your words. A excellent poem. World is changing. Need to insure we elect pro-soldiers leaders. Veterans must stand together.
Coyote

[deeps]

This is amazing I like this alot.

[Subjective Sanity]

See my review of Just Friends. I'd also like to add, I had a reunion of sorts this past summer with friends I hadn't seen in almost 20 years. It was great! I stayed out till 6 am. My dad even called when he left for his fishing tourney to make sure I was okay. LOL!

[Wesley L Dingler]

That's a really nice piece, man. I enjoyed it almost as much as I enjoy regrouping with old friends.

Nice.

-wes