A MAN DON'T CRY ?

WHO SAYS A MAN DON'T CRY

There was a poem in my mail today
As I read – it had these words to say
That I had sent a tape back in years past
Words of poetry that with her would last.

I'd recited that she was my best friend
and she hoped to stay until the end
I'm writing it here now so she can see
There's no question it shall always be.

She went on to say I'd done nice things
Without attaching one hidden string
Caused me to think I surely should gloat
But only raised a lump in my throat.

She said that tape meant a lot to her
Within her heart it would always stir
Knowing this lady for thirty years
The words written there brought me to tears.

Then I come to check on my contest
And find a fine friend has gone to rest
One of the best poets who graced this site
With pen on paper he did it right.

He mailed me often through a hard time
And if he had problems gave no sign
Encouraged me when all was but lost
In time alone must have paid a cost.

He researched every poetry scheme
Until he could write them in a dream
Then would pass them on to me and you
So it was something we too could do.

He will be missed by every friend
But all the best things must one day end
Now holding back tears - I really try
I still ask; who says a man don't cry?