Not In A While

I’d just pulled into town. Been gone for three years.

Saw my old friend Mike. We’d shared laughter, dreams and fears.

Only one thing came between us, in all our growing days.

It was a girl from long ago. How strange are loves true ways.

We talked of how the years, had changed so many things.

Then he asked me, “Have you seen Judy?”

I grinned and said, “Not in a while.”

We said, “So long for now.” I turned away with a sad smile.

Not in a while have I seen those, deep dark eyes look at me.

Not in a while have I heard her, speak my name loud and plain.

Not in a while have I touched, the soft palms of her hands.

If someone asks me, “Have you seen Judy?” I just say,  “Not in a while.”

A couple of days later, I saw Sharon on the square.

She was a girl I dated. Loved her smile and golden hair.

She always picked me up, when Judy let me down.

But I ran back to Judy when she’d say, “Come around.”

Saw the fire blaze in those eyes, while it passed through her mind.

As she asked me, “Have you seen Judy?”

I shrugged and said, “Not in a while.”

She smiled, said, “Check you later.” I turned away with a sad smile.

Not in a while have I seen those, deep dark eyes look at me.

Not in a while have I heard her, speak my name loud and plain.

Not in a while have I touched, the soft palms of her hands.

If someone asks me, “Have you seen Judy?” I just say,  “Not in a while.”

Saw my favorite high school teacher, just the other day.

I was standing in line, at the grocery store to pay.

We talked about my classmates. Where most could be found.

How many were married. Guess she saw my little frown.

She always seemed to know, what was on our hearts and minds.

She finally ask me, “Have you seen Judy?

I shook my head, “Not in a while.”

We waved, said, “Good by.” I turned away with a sad smile.

Not in a while have I seen those, deep dark eyes look at me.

Not in a while have I heard her, speak my name loud and plain.

Not in a while have I touched, the soft palms of her hands.

If someone asks me, “Have you seen Judy?” I just say,  “Not in a while.”

Not in a while have I seen those deep dark eyes look at me.

Not in a while. Not in a while. Not in a while.

Not in a while have I heard her speak my name loud and plain.

Not in a while. Not in a while. Not in a while.

Not in a while have I touched the soft palms of her hands.

Of her han-han-hands.

If someone asks me, “Have you seen Judy?”

 I just say, say, say, I say!

 “Not in a while!!   Not in a while!   Not in a while.”

A. L. Shipman Jr.   8-15-2009

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