Old Friend
Shawn Smith- August 23, 2006
I know that you will be leaving me soon
old friend
You, who were once my constant companion,
we were inseparable
I took you with me everywhere I went
Even the times I wanted you to stay behind
you were still with me
Always taunting me
Always compelling me forward
Always filling me with inner turmoil
Always wanting more
But now I see that soon we must go
our separate ways
At times I attempted to drive you away
At times I embraced you lovingly and cherished your companionship
At times you made me burst out in laughter
At times you filled my soul with a profound sorrow
The joy that we shared will always be a treasured memory
But you have packed your bags and are on the way out the door
A certain sadness overtakes me but I knew in advance you
would not stay around for ever
Some day I will wake up and you will be gone for good
Although I have actually never seen you with my naked eyes
You have, on many occasions, thrust your libidinous prongs into my entire being
And soon, for the first time since my adolescence,
you will no longer be my companion
Perhaps then I will be free.........