Sitting outside on the veranda
looking out at the mountains on the horizon.
As the smell of a roasting barbecue chicken
fills the air.

Recalling our last conversation, 
the hurtful cruel words, 
which left many unanswered questions
as to why, when you walked out the door.

Now as the tears run down my cheek 
the severity of this finally sinks in.
A cherished friendship of many years is now over
and why, I still cannot determined.

The only thing I know now 
is that the loss of you hurts
and will do for along while.

The moments we shared through good times and bad
your helpful kind tender ways will never be forgotten. 
And I thank you for your kindness 
and all the past love and support.