The mystery was solved
With no satisfaction
In fact
The news only brought
Sorrow into our lives
We've been wondering
For decades
What happened to our mutual
Best buddy, Jeff
Where did he disappear to
After college
No one could find out
We only wanted to talk to him
And see how he was
If that was possible
But now, it's not
As we finally found out
He succumbed to cancer
Four years ago
It was a real death in the family
All of us had personal experiences with him
We still held close
Something reminding us all
As we grow ever older
Maybe we shouldn't treat each other
So carelessly
As we are all still friends
And could be better ones
Since we are carrying pieces
Of each other's lives
Along the continuing journeys
Of our own
Willingly
And without complaint
copyright 2022 by Steve Keil
From the book "Cue the Chapman Crane"
Available on Amazon
