Basil

Basil

by Bud Lemire on Dec 4, 2003

Basil my dear friend, for so many years

You've been so much comfort, through all my tears

With a forward flip, people stopped to stare

Oh the memories, of all that we did share

Rehearsing The Barnacle, with a salt shaker tip

A home made tequila sunrise, raised to your lip

Moron Man and Idiot Boy, teamed up back then

Your creative imagination, when we would pretend

The music we'd share, the tunes we liked to play

Many of those bands, I still listen to today

I can still recall, our graduation night

Not long after that, our life took flight

Together we'd be, until you went with the force

My life lead to care giving, a far different course

To Germany, to England, and Italy you'd go

Sending me tapes, on news that helped you grow

Marriage to Laurie, came down the road

While I took to chat-rooms, as my life flowed

When my Mom passed, you did something really great

Driving my brother to the wake, we'll always appreciate

My life lead me, to where I am today

But the times we shared, are just a memory away

You'll always remain, a rare and special friend

I hope you always know, with these words that I send

To a friend who has been there for me for many years, Basil Barcome.

Thank you so very much for being a special friend through the years