You smiled first

I lost a good friend today

 

 

You smiled first

then so did I

~

I said hello

and you said hi

 

 

Now you are gone

I sit and cry

~

You smiled first

I said goodbye

Author's Note

Thank you for reading

A very close friend of mine passed away today. This is dedicated to her.

Reviews

[Kelly Scheppers]

It is hard to grasp that those we love are only lent to us for a short time. It's a hard lesson to learn...

This is profound and eloquent, and so endearing to the memory of your friend. You should frame it and place it somewhere in your house where the sun shines upon it every day.

Take care, my friend!

[Jack...]

Thank you so much Kelly

[Dr. Wood ?]

simplicity is often best Jack...So sorry for your loss

[Jack...]

Thanks so much Doc

[David Scott]

I like this very much Jack.
You give the poem a playful tone and a little bit of rhyme as well.
I think when sadness must be faced, it is better to face it in the eyes with as much grace as possible. You did this very well here.
I'm sorry for your loss.

[Jack...]

Thanks you so much David

[Zahra]

Oh, sorry about your loss. Friends are the greatest treasure a human can find on earth, and losing one can definitely leave a great trauma.

[Jack...]

Thanks you so much Zahra

[Anand Sehgal]

turn comes for everybody..make the call when its yours :)

[Jack...]

Thank you so much

[OTownPete]

Beautiful dedication Jack. Your friend in words, Pete

[Jack...]

Thank you so very much Pete

[icelandicblue]

I'm so sorry Jack. Your poem is sweet and sad. There is no sadder truth than saying goodbye.

[Jack...]

Thank you so very much Anne

[Cassie]

Very sorry for your loss, May she Rest well. Thank you for paying her a tribute.

[Jack...]

Thank you so much sweet Sunshine

[London's Lily]

*hugs* Jack, I'm so sorry for your loss, please accept my condolences. Your poem is a powerfully simple tribute, very beautiful indeed.

[Jack...]

Thank you so very much Lily

[Dye]

What a heartfelt poem here Jack that left my heart in pieces. I am so sorry for your loss and any pain that you are feeling, it is never easy to say goodbye to someone. Your poem is a lovely dedication that says so much in so few words. Was a lucky lady to have a friend as dear as you. A simple smile is all it takes to start a beautiful relationship, which you undoubtedly shared with this dear person. My deepest sympathy my friend.

[Jack...]

Thank you so very much Dye