What fitting word can I say? You, my chum! My companion of infinite talks, My inspiration, My guide, Through whom I saw myself at best: You, the light of this western country. You, a great richness. A Glory, A charm Product and treasure of these states . Bill, I knew you had gone. I I was walking down into town this morning: And amid the hurry of cars and the flash of this July sun , You came to me. At least the intimation came to me: And may it be you. That somewhere I can laugh and talk long hours with you again | Discover our Poem Explanations and Poet Analyses!Other Poems of Interest...ELEGY FOR AN ENEMY by STEPHEN VINCENT BENET GOLDWING MOTH by CARL SANDBURG |