Cathy

By Bud Lemire

She's been my friend for over forty years
Through countless laughter and many tears
We'd take the kids to the park
And visit until it got very dark

Behind her house, the kids would play
In the woods and creek, on a special day
In her kitchen, we'd be drinking coffee
A special time shared, in my memory

Oh the memories within my mind
A rare friend like you is hard to find
But I found you, and you found me
And the friendship we shared made me happy

Near the end, you suffered in pain
I sat near you, and I remain
I wish I could have taken your pain away
But God has plans, so instead I'll pray

Oh dear God, this prayer I send
To guide and embrace, my special friend
For she's an Angel, I'm sure you'll see
Because you know all, she is Cathy

©May 09, 2005 Bud Lemire