Friends Forever

Remember the night
we spilled the whole tray -
that poor waitress
working that day...

Or when you jumped my fence
and said call your mom -
as I worried about Brandon
while I was working and gone...

Or when I broke my fingers
leaving your place -
you called the next day laughing
with love and grace...

Or when Jared saved Garrett
with the abdominal thrust -
and then he kept on eating because
your potato salad was a must...

Or when you taught us all
about planting plants -
after hanging out and sharing
our many political rants...

We hung out at bars at night
and pools during the day -
we took many fun road trips
like Rockport in May...

Our kids, close friends
and all of our pets too -
You loved every single one
and they truly loved you... 

D'Bun, Kia, Molly,
Buddy, Sasha and Bear -
through all of my fur babies
you cared and were there...

So how do we live knowing
that you are now gone -
how do we get the strength
to stand up and go on...

For me, in my heart I know
we will be together again -
so save me a seat
and I'll see you then.