Glover

oh! the elation of pillow fights
my eternal glover
forgive my pride
my unwillingness to admit
I was wrong
you-full of life
and mischief in downtown days
no time for girls
no time for growing up
we rolled down the grass
of such a mansion of a home
you and "tag"
became a "tagger"
ask me again
what to say to girls
ask me what it's like
to kiss and stay young
you were so small
an innocent
my love advisor
such wisdom for one
so untainted
I hate the world
how it has embraced you
you've grown into a man
I missed the date-the hour
they gave you maturity
and hormones-my goodness
Glover! I always knew
your face would shine
and girls would catch
the fever of your strength
I wanted you to stay
the way I always loved you
carefree and young
eternal symbol of youth
I lost the last connection
to my own immaturity
I am old
you are old
my childhood friend
gave me hope
in humanity-in life
Glover-don't ever forget
that life is too short
to be anyone but yourself

6-13-93