Old Friend

Looking out his window Nothing left to see Only faded memories fill his eyes Yesterday keeps calling him Won't you play with me I can show all the times of your life So many years So many friends Once filled his days with surprise Now winter has settled in Grey skies all around All the rest was left behind Champagne celebrations Picking up the kids Another cake to mark the time Fell away to silence Whispering through the years Just a gentle nudge with each good-bye The last time I saw him He was sitting in his chair I fear I shall not see him again The final page is turned The final lesson learned One final good-bye Is all that remains The last time I saw him He was sitting in his chair I wonder if he knew I called him friend