For Laurie

Written for a dear friend

The years have passed
All too quickly
Names have been forgotten
And faces are but a blur
But I can see you
Your smile
Hear you laugh
See the sparkle in your eyes
As if it was yesterday.

And while you have
Gone your own way
And your life
Does not include me
I have so many wonderful
Memories
Of so many things
That even though
I shed a small
Tear
I have to
Smile.