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:)

[:o]

This is a unique way of writing in acrostic style I've never seen. Your feelings on friendship are genuine and well stated in a poetic style. This is a fine poem from you, well done.

[Troy Henson]

Thank you Lacey. Much appreciated :)

[Rita L. Sev]

You created a good flow, pleasant rhyme, and of course, your killer acrostic skills - and then there's the meaningful sentiment here. Troy, you keep getting better and better! "Sincerity loves company." - So true, and a good motto to remember. Enjoyed this, Troy!

[Troy Henson]

Thank you as always Rita:)
Yes the meaning in this for me is quite strong and holds values that I for one embrace.

Much appreciated.

[s y e]

Okay, it's official. You're my absolute favourite poet who can do Acrostic so well! OMG. I want to be like you now when it comes to Acrostics, aha.

[Troy Henson]

Haha thank you so much Noodle. I'm so glad that inspire you so much:)
Thank you very much for the kind words.

Have a go at Acrostic....im sure you will do well.

[Jack...]

In all of life's ups and downs, it is good friends that level the playing field. Very cool once again Troy.

Totally worth
Reading each
One of
Your poems... :)

[Troy Henson]

Thank you Jack. I think the challenge for us is to find and keep those good friends.

Much appreciated.

[Thomas Fitzgerald]

A touching and grinding piece that allows us all to breath!

[Troy Henson]

Thank you Thomas. Much appreciated:)

[Baby Ricochet]

Here's a toast to the WC'S departed. Writers block ate them

[Troy Henson]

Cheers!

Much appreciated. Thank You

[Sami Khalil]

In union and parting , friendships leave indellible marks on us with their ups and downs. Wounds are healed and some are laid bare...I like the form and this poem...Always good...:)......................

[Troy Henson]

Thank you so much Sami. As always your kind words are more than welcome.

Regards

[Sami Khalil]

You are welcome...:)...................