It didn’t seem that long ago
Fun things always surrounded us
We were laughing and full of joy
Can’t remember what made us so happy
You were the best mate one could have
Although it took some time to establish
Our friendship built up as we both wished
Our platonic love was wonderful
Never before was I attracted by appearance
Yet I liked your strong masculinity
Even more your conduct and morality
Most of all your self-respect and honesty
Sometimes I doubted what others said
Not a moment of doubt about you
We didn’t have much in common
The trust did not arrive suddenly
Conflicts, we had many
Fall outs happened a couple of times
We agreed to disagree
We became the best mates
There’s nothing I would hold back from you
There’s nothing you wouldn’t do for me
I imagined you would be my pall-barer
By the time I departed from this world
I told you about my funeral plan
Piaf’s “No Regrets” would send me off
My ashes to be used as fertilizer
No need to take space from the living
You never remarked on the subject
Talked nothing of the sort
From your parents’ history
I thought you had a long way to go
You often called to tell me about your day
Why did I ask you to give me space?
Now I am longing to hear your voice
I should have treasured it while I had the chance
Bodies wear out
That’s your case
Souls may need periods of reflection
Consciousness forever observing
Farewell my dear friend
See you when my journey ends
Do whatever you need to do
No need to wait for me
Thank you, my dancing partner
For the good times we shared
For the respect you gave
For the quality you were