James B. Earley - Yesterday's Hour

As fate would have it…I called your name
The afternoon....I know...so vividly
A Sunday....awash.....in September sun
…Yet....shadows.....shroud...the memory

You were somewhat....a stranger then
…Someone I barely knew
Before the night had claimed the day
An old friend I’d found in you

Choosing not to advise or counsel
Nor make judgmental calls
Instead you simply lent an ear
…And.....listened...to it all

Touching were the gestures shown
…….So noble were the signs
Operator please…you said
Place the charges....on my line

Often I visit that Autumn’s day
Often I see the painful scene
Often I think so kindly of you
…And....what...a friendship means

There is I know....a guiding light
As sure as the day…tomorrow
Which showed the way to friendship’s door
In yesterday’s hour…of sorrow


Author's note:

With....appreciation...to...........Bonnie Hunt
.......the stranger......who became...my friend!

James B. Earley

http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/yesterday-s-hour/