Long ago when I was younger
Taught me much, though I’ll admit
I was a very slow learner
I like to think I played a part myself
Cementing interspecial ties
Or bonding, if you will
I’d rather not admit the fact
Admit that what it really was
Was I served them
And all they learned from our relationship
Was how to best put up with all my failings
But my memories are fond
And they treated me well
I miss them
Gordon Gilbert 4/15/2014