To Mark

clay hurtubise on Nov 14, 2008

Tags: death, eternal, friendship, love, remembrance

After I received news of my best friend’s tragic death I drove through the night to our old stomping grounds. Deep in the White Mountains, traveling 104mph down the narrow road, I thought of this poem, pulled over and wrote it on the brown paper bag that had contained the final beer I bought for him.

A fond farewell to thee,
Is not enough to give.
You shared your life with me,
And you taught me how to live.

I’ll give you more than a simple goodbye,
I’ll conquer a mountain with you in mind.
I’ll remember you until I die,
For ours was more than a friendship,
it was a love that will always bind.

So NOT goodbye to you dear friend,
For you live on in heart and soul.
We’ll not let this be the end,
I know you’ll help me reach another goal.

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James G on Nov 18, 2008
Whew. I’ve yet to experience such loss. Hope I see it through Clay’s eyes.
working stiff on Dec 1, 2008
touching
triondmobile on Dec 5, 2008
Hope someone remembers me like that!
Johnny Yuma on Dec 14, 2008
This is an excellent way to remember a true friend. There are times that I wonder if anyone will remember me. At other times I know someone will, and other times don’t really care one way or the other. I know that I have a few friends that I will remember after they are dead and gone. Some are already gone, and I will remember them forever, others I will should they go before me

Remembering a friend like this means they were a true friend. I don’t make many friends, but the ones that I do are true and will remain so until the end. That is why I feel that way about the ones that have gone already and the ones that I know I will always remember.

Again, I say Excellent Work!

Damon/johnny yuma

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