Until We Meet Again My Friend Tony (poem) by Erica Ivory on AuthorsDen

Until We Meet Again My Friend Tony
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The first time I met Tony.. was at a mutual friends party.. He was about the same age as my father.. He was talking loud, telling jokes So I figured this was someone I could get to know.. I sat beside him.. he and looked over at me.. Introduced himself as the trouble maker.. I replied ..that I see.. He started to make me a plate of food.. Mounting things I knew I wouldn't eat.. H encouraged me to try the salad. come on take a bite.. So I did this to appease him.. as he watched with delight.. He asked how I liked it.. with a sarcastic little grin.. I told him it tasted like crap.. quick pass the napkin.. Well..that was that.. From that time on we were friends.. He always said the party never started until Erica came in.. Our family spent many Thanksgivings with Toni and his wife.. Toni and Sally were soon like family.. He helped me understand my father.. Giving me advise from his own mistakes.. Helping me understand. what regrets take.. Toni. everyone knew was on borrowed time.. He even joked that he had used up nine lives.. So when I got the call that he had passed.. About a month after my father did he last... I kind of felt it was meant to be.. Now there are two ornery men playing poker in heaven.. probably cracking jokes on me.. So to Tony my dear teacher and friend... Don't stop playing poker.. But take this warning ... to keep.. Watch my father closely... I know for a fact he cheats.. Enjoy your time above.. don't forget to throw us some luck once in a while.. with your love And the next time I play again.. I will think of you both when I win.. And you both know I always win.. Someday I will be in heaven and you can both deal me in.. I wait to hear you say.. Now that Erica is here the party can finally begin.. And it will in time my friend........ ERICA
To Tony.. With all my love.. I miss you .. Sally mises you.. We all love you and wait to meet again...

Reviewed by David Lesnick

Reviewed on January 16, 2003

Having known & loved Tony for many years, I know he read this poem and smiled & cracked a joke because he could see the humor in any situation. Tony everyone who knew you misses you.

Reviewed by Helen

Reviewed on January 5, 2003

Very touching!! Knowing Tony for many years, he would have enjoyed this also & would have made a quick joke to relieve the sadness!

Reviewed by lee

since Tony was like a father to me I thank you for bringing the tears that I needed to shed..... and the memories that are too soon forgotten

Reviewed by Steve Durham

That was very touching. Virginia and I can picture Tony sitting in the dining room,laughing and joking. We miss him much and his quick wit. We love you Sally.

Reviewed by Sally Lima

Reviewed on January 4, 2003

Thank you for a wonderful memorial to my guy,who I had many great years with. I miss him very much but I know he is not suffering anymore. I cry for him every night. Love you always, Sally

Reviewed by Josephine Bohen

Reviewed on January 2, 2003

thanks for showing your hand
josie

Reviewed by Patrick Cassidy (Reader)

Reviewed on January 1, 2003

That was very touching. Very nice memorial piece.

Reviewed by john zimmerman

well written!
there is a special place i my heart for those who "...learned me the way to behave..." (to quote a.e. houseman) those who learned me the ropes-- sadly, they are mostly dead (at least they are dead in this world).

you have given your friend toni a wonderful memorial...

good write

--john +

Reviewed by Lady Peg (Reader)

Erica,
Pain and loss of losing those dear to us is heartbreaking. I love how you put in verse he is in heaven and in good company.
Hugs my friend
Peggy