Comment from Nina Sexton

Excellent

I am very sorry for your loss. It's great that you got to reconnect with him and this is a great tribute to your friendship and him. I hope you have a great day!

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reply by the author on 14-Sep-2023

Thanks, Nina. I missed a lot of years with him.

reply by Nina Sexton on 14-Sep-2023

Yes I'm sure. Never enough time. Life has a way of that happening.

Comment from Raul1

Excellent

This person sounds like a nice man who anyone can get along with and it reads as a story with a happy ending. Excellent work! No mistakes found. Thank you for sharing!

 Comment Written 14-Sep-2023

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reply by the author on 14-Sep-2023

Thanks, Raul. He was a really nice guy.

Comment from Frank Malley

Exceptional

I think that both "face" and "place" would be better as plurals. That said, this simple poem of recollection is exceptional primarily because of its sequence of strong images is well-chosen, as are the images themselves. And the conclusion's reiteration of a favorite moment in friendship is especially effective.

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reply by the author on 14-Sep-2023

Thanks, Frank. I'll take a look at those plurals.

reply by Frank Malley on 14-Sep-2023

It's a small thing. Be well, Frank

Comment from Boogienights

Excellent

I'm so sorry you lost your friend. You were lucky to have had each other and form those wonderful memories. I never had a close friend when growing up, I don't know how that feels. Best of luck in the contest.

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reply by the author on 14-Sep-2023

Thanks, Boogie. Hopefully you have some best friends now.

Comment from Terry Broxson

Excellent

This is a well-done poem in honor and memory of your friend Lee. The games you played as young boys were the same games I played many miles away from you, but we only had flat land and no mountains to climb.

I have a friend similar to you. We are both 77. We parted ways at 18 as he left Texas and moved to California for college, marriage, kids, and a career. We talk frequently but have seen each other twice in almost sixty years. He is still as good a fiend as I ever had. Terry.

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reply by the author on 14-Sep-2023

Thanks, Terry. So glad that you and your friend have kept in touch.

reply by Terry Broxson on 14-Sep-2023

The poem touches your readers in way that makes it personal to their experience. Excellent

Comment from Katie Mae Dead

Excellent

Lovely tribute to your friend poet. I recognize all of the great games kids used to play in those days.
Nice stanzas in 8/6 which is a great form to use. I love your last two lines the best.
Luv&stuff,
Katiemaedead

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reply by the author on 14-Sep-2023

Thanks, Katie Mae. Those were great childhood games.

Comment from Sanku

Excellent

Iam sorry for your loss .A childhood leaving this world leaves one's heart heavier.. The memories flood in like you have said in your poems.This is a heartfelt tribute to your friendship...

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reply by the author on 14-Sep-2023

Thanks, Sanku. I missed a lot of years with Lee.

Comment from Douglas Goff

Excellent

Very nice indeed. I have never had a best friend, just a lot of good friends. Although, I did get in a fist fight with a kid named Lee in the sixth grade arguing about Terry Bradshaw. (The cowboy/Pittsburgh rivalry of the seventies was very real).

Good story. I'm glad you got to reconnect.
D

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reply by the author on 14-Sep-2023

Thanks, Doug. I'm a Patriots fan, but I always liked Bradshaw.

Comment from JSD

Excellent

A sad tale, neatly contained in unforced rhyme and rhythm. You handle the constraints of the verse very well and this is moving and heartfelt. Thank you for sharing your memories.

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reply by the author on 14-Sep-2023

Thanks, John. I wish we had not got separated.

Comment from Barry Penfold

Excellent

A lovely poem. Celebrating a strong child friendship. Not forgotten and living every day in the poets memory. Image very good and good rhyming pattern. Strong contender.
Regards
Barry Penfold.

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reply by the author on 14-Sep-2023

Thanks, Barry. It's great thinking back on those childhood days.

reply by Barry Penfold on 14-Sep-2023

It certainly is. Have a great day