Ode to My Friend Jeff (5/1/57-8/15/2004)

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    Ode to My Friend Jeff (5/1/57-8/15/2004)

     I'll miss him even though
    it had been awhile
    Since I heard his raspy voice
    or seen his boyish smile

    I wish I could've made myself
    break through his sorrow-filled shell
    Shed light upon his darkness
    made him want to stay well

    His life was short to others
    but, his sadness made it seem long
    Could I have changed his destiny
    No, only he could choose to stay strong

    I loved to walk-about with him
    He knew so much about the wild
    He dreamnt of moving to Hawaii
    Growing orchids, living freestyle

    I hope he finds true happiness
    throughout eternity
    tending celestial gardens
    telling stories, living free

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    Charlie23 commented on Ode to My Friend Jeff (5/1/57-8/15/2004)

    02-19-2010

    Such a loving, beautiful tribute, you have written to your friend! May he be given all he lost in his eternity!
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    earthly

    02/19/2010

    I hope someday I see him again-ty...Earthly

    Tempestlady commented on Ode to My Friend Jeff (5/1/57-8/15/2004)

    02-19-2010

    Lovely write about friendship and loss. Reminded me of one i wrote about a dear friend of mine called "kindred spirits" you should check it out sometime. Love your rhythm, enjoy your rhyme will read you stuff anytime. Write on.....
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    earthly

    02/19/2010

    I think of him often and know I will see him again-ty...Earthly

    SavVySam commented on Ode to My Friend Jeff (5/1/57-8/15/2004)

    02-11-2010

    earthly~ you've written heavenly words of love and remembrance here for a special friend! Well done!
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    earthly

    02/12/2010

    Thanks Sam-I still think of him often.....................Earthly

    MindNumbing commented on Ode to My Friend Jeff (5/1/57-8/15/2004)

    02-10-2010

    This is a beautiful, heart-felt tribute to a friend that you obviously still hold close to your heart. Great job.
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    earthly

    02/10/2010

    I truly think of him often and wonder if he knew/knows how I felt/feel...Earthly

    jademelissa74 commented on Ode to My Friend Jeff (5/1/57-8/15/2004)

    02-04-2010

    An amazing tribute to the loved one that has gone before us. The lines are filled with love, longing and inspiration. A true poem, indeed. Thanks for sharing!
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    earthly

    02/04/2010

    ty-i still miss him every day-he could've and should've been someone great-now just a memory...Earthly

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