Friendships

 

In my lifetime approaching 77-years,

I have had many friends, not all at

once, mind you, but generally spread

out in ones or twos over various periods

in time.

I never played organized sports and other

than poetry have I ever belonged to clubs

or other organizations. In my time, I moved

around a lot, having had various jobs where

I gained and lost many of my contacts and

relationships. 

These days of my advanced age, I have

the time to recount some of my best-of-

the-best friendships which include both

men and women of upstanding presence

and character from all racial persuasions

and social standings who are identified

as just “plain good people all around.”

Now, I realize no one is perfect, and I

know these people alluded to here would

be among the first to admit that they too

have their own problems and imperfect

human flaws. Their affability and honesty

are definite traits which qualify them among

the finest people I have had the pleasure

of knowing.

I have heard through other contacts and

reports that some of my favorite folks of

all time due to age, illness or accident

have passed away. Life is life, and death is

inevitable that way.

I know and am gratified in being able to

say that my life would be far less than it

has been without having known them.

Peace an love to you, my dear friends.

                            -30-

Chris Hanch 11-25-2023