Comment from Gypsy Blue Rose

Excellent

I'm sorry for your loss. But you have some beautiful memories.

Excellent entry for the Childhood Friendship contest.

Wonderful rhyming that flows well and doesn't sound forced. It's a well written poem with good form and composition.

Gypsy
"Poetry heals the wounds inflicted by reason" -- Novalis

 Comment Written 15-Sep-2023

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reply by the author on 15-Sep-2023

Thanks, Gypsy. I miss those childhood days.

Comment from LJbutterfly

Excellent

This is a beautiful tribute to a dear friend. Your words flow smoothly in a rhythmic way that makes your poem fun to read. I wish you the best in the contest.

 Comment Written 15-Sep-2023

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reply by the author on 15-Sep-2023

Thanks, Lorraine. I feel like climbing Mount Battie again.

Comment from karenina

Excellent

It's so hard to lose lifelong friends. It's a blessing that you found one another again after losing touch... Still, even with faith, it's hard not to want just a little more time... And a little more after that!

Karenina

 Comment Written 15-Sep-2023

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reply by the author on 15-Sep-2023

Thanks, Karenina. Time is fleeting.

reply by karenina on 16-Sep-2023

You're welcome.

Comment from Ginda Simpson

Exceptional

Flawlessly rhymed and filled with heartfelt affection for your dear friend. Within your words we see days when life was simpler and pleasures innocent and pure.

 Comment Written 15-Sep-2023

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reply by the author on 15-Sep-2023

Thanks, Ginda. Oh, for those simpler innocent days.

Comment from jenintorre

Excellent

I am sorry for your loss and can really relate to this poem as I also lost my best friend recently and I feel devastated.
This is a fabulous poem. I think it will do very well in the competition. Cheers. Jen.

 Comment Written 15-Sep-2023

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reply by the author on 15-Sep-2023

Thanks, Jen. Sorry for your loss. These kind are hard to get over.

Comment from Wendy G

Excellent

What a poignant poem. A beautiful childhood friendship with wonderful memories - it was good you were able to reconnect more recently. Your poem has beautiful rhyme and metre, flowing so smoothly. I liked the circularity of the ending too. It's a fine entry for the Childhood Friendhip contest, very well written, and I send you my best wishes for it.
Wendy

 Comment Written 15-Sep-2023

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reply by the author on 15-Sep-2023

Thanks, Wendy. The last stanza really makes this poem.

Comment from jmdg1954

Excellent

I'm sorry for your loss. Though you may not feel as much the loss of the actual person, it's the person and memories of which you will feel the loss.

You told the story well, my friend,
John

 Comment Written 14-Sep-2023

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reply by the author on 14-Sep-2023

Thanks, John. The loss was really many years ago.

Comment from harmony13

Excellent

I found this poem to be a wonderful memory of childhood. The author's
words are engaging, descriptive and creative. Thank you for the author's
notes - how great that you were able to get together over the years before
he died. The poem flows and connects well. The artwork is awesome
and compliments this poem. Great Poem!

 Comment Written 14-Sep-2023

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reply by the author on 14-Sep-2023

Thanks, Maria. We missed a lot of years in the middle.

Comment from Ben Colder

Excellent

I have similar days and times and it is always great when seeing each other again. especially when one is about to pass on. You did well with this write. No doubt you miss him.

 Comment Written 14-Sep-2023

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reply by the author on 14-Sep-2023

Thanks, Ben. Lee knew what was coming at the end. His health was failing.

Comment from GWHARGIS

Excellent

It's nice to have those memories of that special friend. Doesn't matter how long they were in your life either. There is a special place in your heart. This was a wonderful poem full of nostalgia and warmth. Sorry for your loss. Gretchen

 Comment Written 14-Sep-2023

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reply by the author on 14-Sep-2023

Thanks, Gretchen. I look up at Mt. Battie now and then and get the urge to make that climb one more time.