A poem for Claudette
 

I may alter this a little. But I've always posted my first drafts here, so I'll keep to my usual habit.

Claudette

I remember years ago,
The way we fought.
Battle royal across the boards, man, we were vicious
Knew how to needle each other,
Get a rise from one another.
I’m glad we turned that into caring.

Letters on a message board
flicker on my monitor screen.
Faces unseen. It’s strange,
I never saw you smile or laugh
Except in photographs,
That knowing half smile.
The Mona Lisa secret smile

I know I never held your hand,
Was never the shoulder to your sadness,
But still you were my friend
and I will miss you
Farewell my dear,
You left us too soon.

And I hope that you were right
And I was wrong on what comes after
‘Cause you deserve laughter,
And warmth and joy. And so I say,
bon voyage my friend,
Safe journey and goodbye.

Thanks for sharing that Dana.

Thank you, Dana.

nice.

Excellent.

So beautiful, Dana.

Thank you Dana.

Very nice.

That is beautiful dana. She would have loved that and would have offered you a posie. :flower:

Ah damn, you're right, that is what she'd have done. Thanks m'dear.

Glad you guys like the poem.

Touching. A fine tribute

Cries.
But in a good way.

Lovely, thanks Dana.