Old Friend

Old Friend
　
Today I said a silent prayer
Wishing that you were still there
Old friend where have you gone?
You've been away so very long
We built our friendship stone by stone
We chose to take the long road home
Climbed peaks, crossed valleys of the soul
Ever striving toward our ultimate goal
Together we welcomed sunrise and sunset
Days filled with fond memories I'll not forget
The sun, moon and the stars aligned
Our friendship perfect by design
We shared so much joy and laughter
I believed we'd last forever after
How I ache for those long sunny days
When everything seemed to go our way
Hope the road takes you where you want to go
When I'll see you again, only heaven knows
I long to walk alongside you again
To just be talking friend to friend
Your precious memory burns in my heart
Life's a lonely place since we had to part
We share a bond that can’t be broken
Carry my love as a heartfelt token
I have a dream that I hope comes true
To again be standing arm in arm with you
By Gary Edward Allen 2016