My Friend

Do you have to go?
I know other people have need
Of your smiling face
And sweet disposition,
But I will miss you so.

Do you have to go?
I know we will talk and text
And keep in touch somehow
Of this I’m sure, my friend,
But I will miss you so.

Do you have to go?
I know it’s not far away
And there is a train, it’s true
Or even the busy freeways
But I will miss you so.

Must you go, my friend?
Years ago you said
We’d stay in touch
And that has meant so much.
But I will miss you so.

Do you have to go?
I can’t keep from crying
When I think of times gone by
You’ve been such a dear friend
And I will miss you so.