Bereavement (Farewell Josh) By Naldo Africa Poem by Naldo Africa

Barefoot round the sea rocks,
my friend was the one who held my hand,
carried my struggle throughout my life
on my own by nature I could not stand

A friend who was like my own father
he understood me and lived a life for me,
he picked me up when I felt down
and enlightened my world like the deep blue sea

Though my best friend is now forever gone,
I cry and cry knowing he is forever by my side
he hugs me when I feel alone and sad
and his everlasting shadow be my guide

As the raging waves were flushing him far away,
I had to say my last goodbye and died,
seeing him at his worst form of life,
I could not hold my tears and looked aside

My best friend waved his hand for me
'Maven, Maven my friend, ' he cried
my friend knew I was in my saddest state,
but still he smiled