Best Of Friends
by Jim Stewart c 2017
Well,
We've known each other a long time,now.
I can't remeber not knowing you,
You old Buzzard.
We've outlasted six wives
Twelve dogs and a mess of cats.
Our kids have moved
Out of our houses
So long ago, I have trouble
Remembering their names.
I get out to the cemetery
Once a month.
How 'bout you?
Damn, we had fun
Didn't we?
I'm glad you're still here.
What's that you say?
Who am I?
Dam, Who are you?
I'm glad we're the best
"Of Friends."
You made me recall the old codger that came into Ernie's café just to tell us tales and commiserate with other old friends.
Ron