Tears..........

I sat at my computer; brushing back the tears
Remembering times long ago
Close to fifty years
You were always there; sitting by my side
Listening to my endeavors
Things I tried to hide

I’m going to miss you; my dearest friend
The one who simply listened
Love you to the end
Your sickness has taken over; life seems so unfair
The time is growing shorter
With the graying of your hair

Wrinkles in your weary skin; the humor in your smile
Will always be remembered
I’ll sit by you awhile
You can call me by my name; or any name you choose
I’m scared to death of what’s to come
The friendship I will lose

We will sit and reminisce; look back over the years
It’s funny how our paths have crossed
I have to face my fears
God will come and take you soon; leaving me to cry
To face the world without you in it
Don’t even want to try

You’re the uncle, my best friend; the one who knows me best
It’s our closeness I will miss
When you’re laid to rest
You tell me not to worry; don’t be full of sorrow
Time on earth is almost over
There’ll always be a tomorrow

Disease has taken over your mind; your body needs a rest
Who am I to question God
He who knows you best
Thirty years older than I; a full life you have led
I’ll push back all my tears
And listen to what you said

I know I will miss you- my dear special friend
I will sit here by your side
And love you to the end..........