Friends for life

Back when we were young

Ere time and war had stung 

You and I were friends.

But much more love befriended

For Merrill, my brother, love amended

The way our hearts touched.

Now forty years! A lifetime as such

Forty years!  Seems so much!

But ‘twas no time at all.

For the moment I lay eyes on you

My heart, my soul instantly knew

Brother, we were never apart.

For long ago we were one heart,

Though time and distance kept us apart

Our bond remained the same.

One heart we became.

Forged by love's eternal flame

To be friends for life...

 

 Russ Pergram