This week, on Tuesday <br />I must sadly, attend <br />The funeral of <br />Another friend, <br />Who has been ill <br />For quite a while, <br />But still managed <br />To raise a smile <br />Right up until <br />His dying day <br />Whilst we did not <br />Know what to say, <br />He'd just smile <br />And calmly shrug, <br />I do wish I'd <br />Given the lad a hug. <br /> <br />Tom Higgins 19/10/2014<br /><br />Tom Higgins<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/too-late-again/