Old Friends

 

Photo: Ted Karch

To my old friends

We marched to work together for decades

We climbed a mountain or two.

We stood and watched our home burn down

And babies born

And grandchildren arrive.

We’ve weathered the snows of winter

And the muds of spring and the heat and snakes of summer’s hottest days

You’ve been there with me

Supporting me

Holding me

Giving me the encouragement to keep on going

We been through much together.

You’ve found a new soul or two

And a heel here and there,

But overall you’re in tact

Just like I’d expect you to be.

Old friends. My dear old friends.

I’ve taken a real shining to you.

Stay with me one more season.

Stay close. Ready at a moments notice to get up and begin a new journey.

Dear old friends