An Ode to an Old Friend

You sat there with me, in good times and bad,
sometimes you were the closest friend in the natural that I had.
You supported me when I needed to weep,
and you often held me until I fell asleep.
With you I would spend time, either alone or with family,
thinking, praying, reading, studying or just dreaming about a future journey.
You always went with me each time I moved
and because of you my life much improved,
I'd curl up so cozily in your place,
and God would meet me in that space,
He'd talk to me in my head or remind me in His word of things He'd said,
It was with you that I learned so many things,
about how to reach out and share my blessings.
You were always there to comfort and hold,
even though you were becoming very old.
Your age made you look a bit worn out,
but in your ability to stand firm I did not doubt.
Then,the time came that I had to leave you,
to let you go,
at the time there was no room or space for you.
Now, you've gone on to another place,
and in my heart is an empty space.
Someone else took you for their own
and I am sure you now have a great new home.
But I just wanted to tell you that I miss you so,
and wish I wouldn't have had to let you go.
Another has come to try and take your place,
but try as it might---YOU--- it just cannot replace !
It may sound funny,
but it is Oh! so true,
Old Pink Chair...... I really miss you !
©2007