BIDDING GOODBYE

A wavering smile and a tear from the eye
Emotions that pile up give an exhausted sigh
Voiceless speech and a heavy heart
Resignation sends a shudder throughout

Anxious eyes that search the face
To recollect it at a future date
Arms that hug and lovingly brace
To feel each other before it’s too late

Lips that smile and quiver
And eyes that shed a tear
Shoulders that weakly shiver
‘Cause of the unavoidable lurking near

Ruthless time seems to race
At twice its controlled real pace
Everything is a blurred daze
At each other we helplessly gaze

Hearts that want to pour out
And minds that can’t speak
Every thought is but a doubt
And every doubt very meek

So much more to be said and done
Bidding goodbye is no fun
Saying it seems the hardest of things
It isn’t really hard, but then it sure is!

MEMORIES

Memories of bubbling laughter
And of depressing lows
Memories of occasional raptures
And of frightful rows

Memories of wonderful friends
And a sharing of joy and sorrow
Memories of making amends
All for a better tomorrow

Memories of loving sisters
And of fun in clusters
Memories of that essential pair
For you, who are always there

Memories of true encouragement
From very honest a source
Memories of real achievements
Through lanes smooth and coarse

Memories of committing blunders
That change life for worse
Memories of unfathomable wonders
Through lives capricious course

Memories helping us to re-live our yesterdays
Memories preserving and enriching our todays
Memories equipping and inspiring us to face tomorrow
Are true friends, supporting us till the very last morrow