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| My childhood home on Mountain Way in Rutherford, NJ |
My Japanese Friend
April 27, 2013by Steven P. Velasquez
Once I was young,
As you were once too,
Turned many a page,
You too, now have aged
When I ran, skipped and played,
My face feeling hot,
You offered me shade, home base, a cool spot
As my roots grew deep,
Long, strong and wide
Yours did so too,
Mine from within, yours outside
Oh beautiful friend, we've endured much together,
Watched changing seasons,
Harsh and warm weather
Protect the next family,
Watch over their lot,
Offer them shade - home base - a cool spot
