A FOND FAREWELL...

We all walk the Roads of Life,

dusty highways cutting through

barren, bleach-white deserts.

We begin our walk on the road

learning to cope with the emptiness

of life's dance,

and we leave life waiting for us

by the side of the road.

Sometimes,

in those rare, halcyon moments of our lives,

we walk with others.

Some walk behind us,

following our leads.

Some walk ahead of us,

showing us the way.

But others,

the brave few who dare to allow us

into their lives, walk beside us.

Those loving few are the true Friends

that will see us through Life's consuming menagerie.

And though we are parting,

saying our fond farewell...

though you are embarking on your

"Grand Adventure"...

I must say

that I consider myself fortunate to

have walked beside you for this time,

my Friend.

TRIALS

&

TRIBULATIONS

P. LXV

"A Letter In The Sand"

You and I,

are like letters in the sand.

Always striving to live,

breathe,

expand.

Always trying to pour our

hearts and souls into our senseless

existences.

Letters in the sand,

longing for more.

Never moving,

never more.

Letters in the sand at flood tide,

speaking loudly with bated breath.

Letters in the sand at flood tide,

snuffed by the rolling silt,

replaced by new letters,

and my lines have become faded and worn.

So I say to you,

good-bye,

my friends,

good-bye,

until again we meet...

...in the sky...