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So many goodbyes to so many good friends

Well here’s another goodbye to another good friend
–Jagger-Richards, Before They Make Me Run

I heard you were sober 
Then I heard you were gone 
A hardworking man
Now you're just a sad song 

You had plenty of talent
Humor and charm
Checked out of this world
With a spike in your arm

Doctor said the sclerosis 
Was taking its toll
Nothing but the bottle 
Ever made you feel whole 

You were barely 21
When you faded away
Another bloody car crash
Another crazy day

Flowers and florsheims  
Condolences to send
So many goodbyes
To so many good friends

by Richard W. Bray

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