Used To

I use to have a poetry friend
He lived across the pond
We use to talk of many things
And of him I grew fond

He made me laugh and smile
And bend my knees in prayer
He showed me there are those
Who don't just pretend to care

He inspired my writings
With ideas and dreams
I valued his friendship
More then first thought it seems

Now I'm missing the humor
That always made me smile
And the fellowship shared
That made smaller each trial

It was the day he left
That indeed my smile fell
I've sent a prayer to heaven
To keep him safe and well

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