This city hasn’t changed
I’ve got a new hat
But that’s not what’s different

The streets are all the same
They had me smiling yesterday
In their showery sunshine

Today
You’re gone
I’m walking alone and I don’t know how long for

There are friends to meet
And I’ll smile again
Our laughter and love will be sincere
But you won’t be here
And I don’t know anyone else
Who knows me like you do?

This tea’s too hot to drink
I’ve left my comfort curled up at home
Life feels duller and less do-able

It will pass
Like the woman with her beautiful roses

I’ll dye my hair and move on in a moment
But this moment has sent me again
To tears
To memories
Of millions of happy times
With you

My wonderful friend