Present

Present

©1992 by Bud Lemire

Christmas came and went again, and I had nothing for you

Only to say thanks, for the things that you do

The best gift is knowing, that friends are around

To share in the research, and all that was found

There's too many to name, but none I dislike

The presence of each, is worth a trip on my bike

Traits that make each of you, special and unique

Making me look forward, to each and every week

Doesn't matter where your ancestors came from

They'd be proud of all that you've become

As I am honored, to have each as a friend

Kind welcomes I receive, as you carry on a trend

We share the need to know better, our family tree

Even though there are many, who wouldn't agree

I believe we were chosen, to have the knowledge we find

Guided by ancestral spirits, who are present in our mind

Maybe they sent messages, in your dream one night

Helping to find the path, which lead us to the light

The future may look dim, but you'll find out where they went

I know mine will be brighter, with good friends like you Present

Sometimes the greatest gift is having a friend's presence during

the times when you need them. Appreciating that friend is

something we should always do.