My Old Friend Poem by GREENWOLFE 1962
My Old Friend
My Old Friend
Well old friend, it's come to this,
As I thought it might someday.
Life is short and often sad
When things turn out this way.
I used to dread this coming day
When I was just a boy.
And wished that it might never come,
The end of all my joy.
And joy it was for me and you,
Wherever we would go.
We always found the time to play
In the sun, the rain, or snow.
I'm sorry if I didn't give
The time to you I should.
So I'll just say I loved you then
The only way I could.
We've grown apart the last few days
As you seemed to be more slow.
I guess I knew, but couldn't say;
How much I loved you so.
I dare not try to say it now,
It seems it just won't do.
And just how much could I explain
And would you wish me to?
No, I think what's done is done
And that's as it should be.
So I'll just lay you to your rest
Beneath this tall oak tree.
There's no one here to say but me
The things that must be said.
And no one's here to catch the tears
That on your fur I shed.
So yes, old friend, it's come to this,
The parting and the tears.
But I shall not forget the love
You gave me through the years.
I know someday I'll pass this way
With others that you knew.
And they shall lay me down to rest,
Right here, right next to you.
You are a wonderful poet, i enjoyed this poem immensely i have got to go through your poems again to find the tribute you wrote to Edgar Allen Poe, i thought that was fantastic to, you are an inspiration to us Greenwolfe, regards Bob
What a moving poem. Sorry for the loss of your old friend. I know animals always have had a special place in my heart and I can see that your old friend had a special place in your heart, too. Beautiful. Sincerely, Connie Webb
Awhile back I inquired with several people if they remembered a great lament for man's best friend. I looked for some time and read some fair pieces but never the one I had originally read on the post pages. I am elated to have found this work of yours, again, and for good reason. Shortly after I read it for the first time, my own dog has passed on, and I have not been able to muster up a poem of my own to reflect my feelings over the loss. Yours is all that is needed. So thanks, GW! -Tailor
dogs are such marvelous creatures. they are wonderful to have as friends and family. beautiful write.
I was carried to the time when I was a child and when we lost a pet the whole family made a ceremony of it, sincere tears, the service in the garden; we learned early to value life and to treat life with respect, no matter whose it is and what form it takes. Beautifully written GW62.
This is a great poem! Thanks for sharing! Keep writing and please keep me posted :)
Very very moving. You could maintain the mood throughout the poem so beautifully taking the reader into your world of emotions.........Great piece Sir!
Though I don't beleive I relate to this poem, it was surely a pleasure to read, you're quite the poet.
This poem has not been translated into any other language yet.
I would like to translate this poem
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Most of us have laid to rest a beloved furry friend. So difficult to do and you put it very well. I love your rhyming style. Best Wishes, Marilyn