Having Fun, Then ....

I thought about you the other day, my online friend.

Wondered why I hadn't heard seen you in a while,

and hoped all was ok with you.

I was with friends having fun, enjoying the chat going on.

Then in a nearby conversation, I heard your name.

I was having fun, then heard you had died of a stroke, maybe.

You were young, under 30.

I had no idea what you looked like, and didn't really care.

It was nice just to chat with you, to share stories, lives, and ideas.

After getting home, I facebooked you, so now I know what you look like,

who your friends are, who cared about you besides me.

But what you looked like don't matter.

For what I miss is your heart.

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Forgot

I taught two classes,

but I forgot my glasses.

I could not see

if I had students,

or it was just me.

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Phobia

I want to move forward,

so plans I make.

The first step of my plan awaits.

My phobia comes around,

filling me with fear and dread.

I stop, I go nowhere.

Friends listen to me,

and support me.

Step one is accomplished.

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Making Plans

Been drifting for so long,

Wondering where I am going

and what I am doing.

At last some clarity comes,

which gives me hope.

I focus on what I want to do

Wondering if it is right.

But what I will do is this:

I will follow my heart.

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A Privilege

It was a privilege to know you.

It was a privilege to grow beside you.

It was a privilege to look up to you.

However, now you are gone.

Gone too early before I have finished growing.

You shared your knowledge of life with me.

I looked up to you for guidance, and you were always there.

Now I feel alone, adrift without you.

But I give not up on life.

I go on with life with you only in my heart instead of also beside me.

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I Still Remember You

I Still Remember You

Even after all these years,

I still remember you.

You were my friend

when I had hardly any.

I wonder about your life

what would you have become.

But you never had the chance.

I still miss you at times.

I have dreamed of seeing your mom

and telling her, I still remember you.

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I Wine

I prefer wine with friends.

Red, white, or rose is fine.

Only a glass or two are all I can have.

For if I have more, an h is added to my wine.

And then it is just me.

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