I've come to see a friend of mine,
for you see he means the world to me.
When I was down and left alone,
he always seemed to say what I needed to know.
Always there with helping hands,
giving his best, showing the rest,
never asking why or what,
just a hand or ear to help me through
a trying year.
Years passed on, we seemed to part,
seeing and speaking not as much as we ought,
but always remains so very close to my heart.
I've come to see a friend of mine,
he's been like another father to me.
I'll stretch my hand out to him,
offering the help he once gave me.
If someway I can repay the things,
let it be on this day with him.
Time is near for this friend so dear,
lend Your Hand and draw him near.
I've come to see a friend of mine,
who's been like a father so dear.
On this day I've come to say,
thank you, for giving to me,
the love of a friend you have always been.
If you should go before I do,
know I'll someday come looking for you.
I love you,
mercy and peace be yours.
(c) Dee Oborn
4/23/2000
to someone very near and dear
to me.
May the peace and comfort of our
Lord be with him today and every day
to end of time.
A special place awaits you, for being
the friend you have been to me
throughout these years.
