15/07/2024
I walked up your garden path today
and I knocked on your front door.
I asked if you were playing out,
it didn't matter if we were only four.
We could put our babies in their pram
and take them for a walk.
Or maybe sit with a teaset
and our teddies whilst we talk.
I walked up your garden path today
and I knocked on your front door.
Your Mum told you to hurry up
as she picked your bag up off the floor.
We hurried up the bank to school
laughing all the way.
We were ten years old now
and had put those dolls away.
I walked up your garden path today
and I let myself in.
I shouted are you ready yet
as I threw my drink can in the bin.
We would quickly compare homework
as we spoke about what we'd wear.
We had stepped into the teenage years
and found boys were waiting there.
I walked up your garden path today
it was our last day of big school,
I found you in a heap of tears
because you thought you'd been a fool.
The boy you thought you loved
was the only fool around,
for not realising my friend
was the best he could have found.
I walked up your garden path today
wearing a banner that said bridesmaid.
Together we laughed and cried
at all the memories that we'd made.
We went out and made some more
and wrapped them up in gold.
We added them to the future list
of the many stories to be told.
I walked down your garden path today
with you right by my side.
The proudest girl in all the world
to see her best friend as a bride.
It was all that I could hope for.
For you to have a happy life.
I never once felt second best,
just because you were now a wife.
I walked up your garden path today,
there was a different number on the door
but no matter where you live,
we won't forget what friends are for.
Author ~ Joanne Boyle ~ Heartfelt
