"Thirty plus years We've been friends thirty-plus years We have always stayed in touch We have learned of our fears I think you have had too much Moving and relocating for both We always kept our contact Each experienced new growth Maybe it was our silent pact You've had children , as did I We'd give our lives for them Relationships that made us cry Partners we'd like to condemn We've had an assortment of jobs Some took us away from family A few described as sweatshops But we survived them thankfully The year twenty twenty-four it now is A long time to have known someone I am glad to be your friend miss Our friendship isn't matched by anyone ©Schizology"