Inspired Poetry

Ode to John (Original)

Dedicated to my old therapist and good friend, John

I know that you're not here right now,

Though I really wish that you were.

I'll never forget all your jokes

About flip flops of polar bear fur.

I miss talking 'bout church and life

And playing UNO with you,

Or chatting away for an hour

About a taxidermy petting zoo.

Because of you I'm a better person;

You helped me in times of need.

You motivated me to make changes,

And for that, you're a true friend, indeed.

I always felt safe in the room with you.

Good advice you would always supply.

You knew my strengths, my weaknesses;

We had a bond no one could deny.

I'll never forget our parting gifts:

From you, Biscoff and root beer;

And from me, the Book of Mormon,

Which you said to your heart you'd hold dear.

I still can't believe it's been

A year since our last embrace,

And though I've made new friends,

You're someone I could never replace.

I think of you every day,

And of just how close we grew;

There's just one thing I want to say:

John, I love you!