HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO JOYCE
Walking
to school along Wood Street each day,
We
gossiped, we chattered, even argued on
the way.
But
always interested in hearing what the other had to say;
O,
what great memories we share.
Staying
all night when we had a school break,
Eating
green beans and pickles and your mom’s chocolate cake,
All
night study sessions, trying to stay awake;
O,
what great memories we share.
We
played the piano, and sang, and told jokes;
We
shared family outings, just like all other folks;
Ate
hamburgers and french fries and drank all of those cokes;
O,
what great memories we share.
There
were hayrides and church camps and Laclede County fair;
When
I felt sad and lonely, I knew you would be there;
When
other friends caused me pain, I knew you
would still care;
O,
what great memories we share.
We
talked about teachers and boyfriends and grades
And
ballgames, and shopping trips, has it been four decades?
But
the friendship we were building we know now never fades,
O,
what great memories we share.
A
Hart-felt card, written August 30, 2001 for Dr. Joyce Jennings-Goff, my “always
best friend” from high school days.
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