And then there were the times you'd say
"Suzanne, You stupid ass!"
This was usually when I had done something "Blonde"
at Alaskan Copper and Brass!

And on the way to work each day
or maybe on the way home.
You'd dig thru your purse
exclaiming "Oh Shit - My smokes are by the phone"

Then you'd smile at me looking all fornlorn
and say as sweet as could be
"Suzanne - do you think we could stop by the store?"
And 7-11 bound we'd be.

I smile to myself as I remember these times
and others that we had.
Adolfo's on Friday, Our bowling night,
and then there was that exercise fad.

You taught me alot while I worked for you
and I use this knowledge each day.
You gave me a chance when no one else would,
A gift I could never repay.

You were there for me at the worst time in my life
It could not have been easy for you.
My boss at work, my friend at home.
You saw what I went through.

But still you never judged me
When all around you did.
You remained a friendand believed in me
Like a mom would with her kid.

And when the time came for me to move home
you knew it was a chance for me
To get rid of "Alf" and improve my life.
Regain some Dignity.

`So you encouraged the move and when the day came
you put on a brave little face.
But inside I knew you felt like I do
There was an empty space.

We talked often by phone
And as I promised, I came up when Cindi  Wed.
I often wonder when you heard I was coming
if you fell right outta your bed.

So I came to see you and I'm glad I did
Although there was no way to foresee
That when I said "Goodbye - I love you, Marj"
For the final time it would be.

I know your in a better place now
and that I will see you again
When my time comes to go there too
I'll see you then - Dear Friend.....