For Brenda

By The royster

Mon, 10 Jun 2013
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Although it was years before we caught up again, I never did forget the friendship that
We all shared. I’m just so glad I managed to catch up just in time.
I have such wonderful memories of my old friends and hope they can share this with me. They stayed in touch throughout many years, so in a way I’m a stranger, but this stranger is feeling quite sad right now.

For Brenda

We grew up in the 60’s and what a time it was
A group of us would sit and talk or sometimes go for walks
On Sunday spot on 3 o’clock time for top of pops
Gathered round the tranny to hear the hits and flops.

We had no worries, cares or fears
Good friends we stayed throughout the years
And even as the years rolled by
We stayed in touch come hell or high

We all moved on to pastures new, children of our own
Brought them up, watched them grow and now the nest they’ve flown
Now we find we have the time to catch up with old pals
Those memories of happy days and many later tales

The years have mostly passed us by but still we have those friends
Apart from one who’s left us now, and oh! how she’ll be missed
She fought like mad, we knew she would, but sadly in the end
It’s time to say goodbye. We’ve lost a dear dear friend.

Who knows how long, before, we all meet up again
And will there be a tranny there for us to gather round
And pass the time just like before listen to the sounds
Will we talk and go for walks, no longer feeling pain

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Comments

Submitted by Linda Wigzell Cress on
Lovely tribute to Bren. Don't know if we'll be able to face a Cliff concert without her. Linda

Linda

Submitted by The royster on
Thank you so much Linda. I wasn't sure if I was qualified enough to feel so close after all these years but feeling like I do tells me I am. You must go and take her memory with you. Cliff would demand nothing less. Graham sends his sincere condolences and was quite upset when I spoke to him. Love Royx

 

Submitted by hudsonmoon on
Wonder sentiments here, Royster. I can feel your loss. I grew up in the 60's and on Saturdays we'd gather round Dick Clark's American Bandstand for the top tunes. this hit a chord with me. Well done here. Rich

 

Submitted by The royster on
Thank you Rich, you're very kind. At least we are lucky enough to have such memories to share. There were about 8 of us really good friends and having them still after all those years is a wonderful feeling. Some people do not dwell in the past but I believe that's what life is all about. It was so good. Roy

 

Submitted by Denzella on
Hello Roy, What a lovely tribute this is. Friendship is so very important after family...that is. Caught up with your writing now so need more... MOya
 

Submitted by The royster on
Hiya Moya, Thank you, you're very kind. As you rightly say, Family is important but, I wouldn't be without my many friends. As you have seen. some of us go back almost 60 yrs. I must get some more done or LWC will be after me, haha. Roy

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Hi Roy,  I too grew up in the sixties and loved every minute of it,  as I did your piece of writing.  I agree it's hard to let those memories of the past go,  I think they make us what we are today and all the things we got up to, whether good or bad are an experience we have come through.  Definitelly enjoyed reading and thanks for sharing.  Jenny.

 

Submitted by The royster on

Hi Jenny.   So sorry for late reply.  for some reason I don't get notifications of readers comments.  However, I'm glad you can identify with the 60s, it was a fabulous era.  Thank you so much.  Roy