To my dear friend Les,
with your stories a'plenty
Who recanted your many memories
as you smiled so gently.
I've only known you
just barely a year.
You were taken so quickly,
my friend I hold dear.
Your story does not end there,
however.
Our memories of you
will be recanted forever.
We all sit around
at the bar that you own.
Wishing you were still here
to talk and laugh with us all.
As I sit here gazing
upon the pictures of you,
I can't help but smile
because you loved us too.
I feel privileged to be part
of your life this past year.
I feel both joy and sadness
as I can still feel you near.
Your name says it all
as we try to be strong
Remembering our dear friend
whose name is Les Long.
