I LOST MY FRIEND THE OTHER DAY, HE JUST SILENTLY SLIPPED AWAY FROM THE FETTERS OF THIS LAND - - BUT - THAT WAS THE MANNER OF THIS MAN.
I VALUE ALL THE TIME WITH HIM, I FELT A KINDSHIP DEEP WITHIN. WE THOUGHT ALIKE IN MANY WAYS WE LEARNED,WE TAUGHT , I LOVED THOSE DAYS.
THERE NEVER WAS A WORD OF IRE, WITH ME AT LEAST,WHILE IN HIS HIRE, OF ALL,HE WAS MY FAVORITE BOSS AND NOW HE'S GONE,IT'S SUCH A LOSS.
I NEVER HEARD HIM BRAG OR BOAST THOUGH HE HAD REASON, MORE THAN MOST, A QUIET GENIUS TO THE END, OH GOD, I MISS MY FRIEND.
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Posted: May 2012
About this poem:
I wrote this poem a number of years ago in tribute to a man who was not only my boss but also my friend.He was a quiet genius in electronics and one of the earliest developers of cable TV. At one time he owned 9 systems in 4 states. Since this is Memorial Day I thought it fitting to post my poem.
CloudySkyMoreno Valley, California USAMay 28, 2012
What a beautiful tribute to a friend and former boss. Our friends are truly missed when it is their time to go, but at least we can hold on to the memories we created while they were here.
AhyraAdelaide, South Australia AustraliaMay 28, 2012
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