My Japanese Friend
My childhood home on Mountain Way in Rutherford, NJ My Japanese Friend April 27, 2013 by 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