The Parting Glass

It's the company you keep that provide the most memorable times in life....what impression have you left?

Togetherness of friends in good company we sit

Here now are good times, may we always revisit

Every moment in time, good friends, hard to find

 

                       my footprint I have left, Permanent is my impression

       remember me for not what I sung, Alas with life’s decision

       inspired by company that we keep, Roads are long rivers deep

          if not for the lonely heart I keep, Tonight I may just weep

      for friends or foes may we all unite, I’ll try this day before tonight

          our luck in life is what we make, New beginnings lay bare but in sight

     i fall you rise hand in hand we fight, Grow old together we shall in life’s plight

 

Glossed over with emotion, on parting words hear devotion

Long lasting memories mirrored, life’s framed window pane

Amassed thoughts of a lonely life, friends do keep me sane

Sip from life’s cup in the now; let’s savor life’s ups and downs

Sincerity loves company, our good faith in friends we beckon

Author's Note

Reviews

[Lydia Shutter]

Troy, this is such a clever way to write an acrostic! I really enjoyed the sentimenet throughout. Good friends share the ambrosia of life and when they part, they know they will meet again. Yes, sincerity does love company. No room for insincerity on a poetry site for sure. A wonderful write. Ldyi**

[Troy Henson]

Thank you Lydi...so glad you like this one and yes certainly no room for insincerity here:)
read moreThank you Lydi...so glad you like this one and yes certainly no room for insincerity here:)

[John Anderson]

Very nicely done. Felt your delivery was right on the mark. Enjoyed it much!

[Troy Henson]

Thank you so much for this kind review :) much appreciated

[Pryde Foltz]

Glossed over with emotion, on parting words hear devotion
Long lasting memories mirrored, life’s framed window pane
Amassed thoughts of a lonely life, friends do keep me sane
Sip from life’s cup in the now; let’s savor life’s ups and downs
Sincerity loves company, our good faith in friends we beckon

Superlative sentiment with this one. Great acrostic.

[Troy Henson]

Thank you so much Pryde :)

[A. Amos]

Great piece of work, brought some memories about great friends...a neatly acrostic!

[Troy Henson]

Thank you so much for this kind review:)

[A. Amos]

You're most welcome my friend

[MsJewel]

This is such a unique and clever acrostic. You have mastered this form! I like the ideas surrounding your poem -
Sip from life’s cup in the now; let’s savor life’s ups and downs
Sincerity loves company, our good faith in friends we beckon
Wonderful thoughts shared!
:) Julie

[Troy Henson]

Thank you Julie. This one is truly one of my favourites. Much appreciated:)

[Blue]

Wow. Look at that! I can imagine the difficulty of putting up a poem with that kind of structure. And to think that it has a rhyme scheme, too! Amazing acrostic.

[Troy Henson]

Thank you so very much for the kind read and review :) much appreciated

[Ma'at]

I love how you included the acronym throughout the poem, it is extremely clever and a fantastic idea. I hope you dont mind if I do the same now, I'm rather new and I love to get new ideas from reading the works of experienced writers. This is such a wonderfully written poem and I admire it truly.

[Troy Henson]

Thank you Daniela. By all means go right ahead and I'm glad I have inspired you. I have plenty more pieces like this one so check them out and have fun:)

[Rachelle]

Beyond a glass sipped are experiences shared…. Friends provide the network of support to boost you in the moments you need a boost and to catch you when you need to be caught! A beautiful acrostic!

[Troy Henson]

Thank you Rachelle. Much appreciated read and review.

[Dye]

I liked the strong sentiment in this. This acrostic is written out in a such a unique style, it added that extra element to tie everything together. Very nice.

[Troy Henson]

Thank you Dye for the kind review.
Much appreciated.

[Frieda P]

Wow again, I don't know how you manage these acrostics so brilliantly. Amazing my friend, again...great work Troy!

[Troy Henson]

Thank you so much Frieda. As always your kind words are most welcome:)

Oh and the video worked too....thank you:)

[Frieda P]

Always a pleasure Troy, and yay you figured it out! ;-)