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Lost Friend IV by LaJuan
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| From the lighthouse Admiral Morton leaves in FS8 |
| Flying low over the bay and viewing her final state. |
| Captain O'Brien nursed her here for Harry and I to enjoy. |
| "Submarine Seaview Sunk Here" came up attached to the buoy. |
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| NIMR's busy providing a sister sub for SeaDiver. |
| Junior Officer Kowalski will be the XO sub driver. |
| Executive Officer Sparks is to be the new Captain, |
| And he will determine her course; of that I am certain. |
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| I look down at the sun kissed embossed invitation |
| For Harry and I to be on deck for the celebration. |
| On the inaugural voyage of the sub SeaVoyager, |
| I'll tour her and verify uniqueness not of a forger. |
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| I sit back and think of past time and mistakes made. |
| The gap in our friendship was the price I paid. |
| I watch the seagulls swirl, swoop and play |
| And regret loving an ex-wife who got her own way. |
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| In penitence, my life is quiet and monochrome. |
| I live here with Harry in our lighthouse home. |
| On walks we meet gale breezes, morning mists and a gentle purr. |
| I find I'm his companion, friend, son and, sometimes, father. |
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| I have no regrets of spending this time with him |
| We talk of old missions and brighten details that are dim. |
| Long life has been given to both of us |
| And I'm content and will enjoy just hearing him fuss. |
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| He's taken a good nap, this Admiral of mine |
| And, in habit, I'll go upstairs to make sure he's fine. |
| I look down at the grandson of his cat, Lee |
| And I call my young cat, Harry, to accompany me. |
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| September, 2006 |
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