My Friend Lee

by Bud Lemire on July 13, 2011

Lee was in town to visit his Mother
He wasn't alone, he brought his brother
Fred is a lifelong friend, like a brother in every way
A stroke hit him hard, but he's doing well today

Behind Fred's gentle smile is a kind and gentle soul
Someone who everyone would love to know
Log Rolling buddies from years ago
Now traveling together in a Lumberjack Show

I knew Lee back in our school years, he's been a good friend
I have memories of conversations we had back then
He now lives in Florida and has a family there
You might even see him if he comes to your Fair

One Sunday afternoon we got together
He picked me up, we had warm weather
A handshake in greeting, it was 33 years ago
He said I looked the same only older, which I know

He told me he saw I had a glow all around me
And all of our friends would be drawn to what they see
He said what I do for everyone is quite a lot
Sharing area photos of beauty is what I brought

Lee wrote a song, and it was played on the radio while he was here
He played it for me, it was the “Whiskey Blues” that ran through my ear
We parted with a handshake, but it meant a lot to me
To have had a good visit with my friend and Classmate Lee


Thanks Lee (LeCaptain), for taking the time to get together with me and catching up on the thirty three years that life had taken us. It was great to hear your input on life, and just to laugh and enjoy the visit.