Old Friend Poem by Val Brooklyn Rogers

Hello friend. Sorry if I've been
Scarce lately. Not enough time
In a day.
I won't use cliches such as I'm
Living from day to day. Taking
It one day at a time. Funny
How life gets in the way.

Forgive me for rhyming. I'm
Guilty of that from time to time.
You know I've got the grind. It's
A hard day's work. I thought I
Drove pass you the other day on
Your way home from church.

I just called to say HELLO. You're
The dearest friend I know. I'll
Bring that hammer I borrowed 2
Years ago, when I visit. I know
You miss it.

Strangely enough every minute I
Thought of picking up the phone,
I've often called my own bluff.
Your amusing facial expressions
Will always be registered in my
Memory from the last joke we
Shared.

Well, good bye old friend. How
Time flies. You know I care.