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Another stop

The train needs a rest

I sit outside

On one of many benches

As I flip through

An old photo album

Harley, the little kitten

Is sitting at my feet

Licking its paw

Nothing much to do

Nor to see

For a cat like him

Footsteps from behind

I turn and see

A familiar face

A smiling man

Dressed neatly in black

"Sit with me, friend"

I tell the stranger

And he does so

With a nod of thanks

"Ah, memories"

Says he, looking at the album

I grin, sheepishly

"Of a bygone era," I reply

He laughs

"Nevertheless

As you reminisce

On those times

Times of joy and laughter

Times of merriment

They will only seem like yesterday"

He looks at

A picturesque scene

Of friendship

By the beach

Pointing out, he asks

"When was this?"

I smile at the memory

"The LTC in 2008"

I said to him

As I recalled those days

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A great time it was

Full of seemingly endless joy

Of lasting friendships forged

Of silly little moments

Of laugh-out-loud ones too

Of fun and games

Of staying up late

Of cracking jokes

Learning new lessons

The list goes on"

The stranger nods

Fully attentive

Absorbing everything I say

When I am done

He speaks:

"Ever thought of a reunion?"

I laugh

"Not at the moment

Though I've always thought of one

Everyone is away

From where I am

And only a handful

Are close by"

"Well then,"

He said, thoughtfully

Only a moment later

(Does he compute everything

So quickly in his mind?)d

"Just remember

They are far at sight

But close at heart

Though the distance is great

And though Time keeps us

From staying in touch

Frequently

At least remember

You are still their friends

As they are yours

Never forget

Friendship takes time to build

But when it is built

It lasts a lifetime"

"Take heart

In time, you all will be reunited

Not at the moment

But in future

This as much

I am sure"

He pats me on the back

Gently

With a warm smile

His trademark smile

"I have to leave now

But you do have other visitors"

He stood up

My eyes following him

As he walks away

I notice some friends

Headed my way

And they wave

Frantically

I wave back

Still smiling

As the day comes to a close

I pen it all down

And I make sure

I reminisce the good ol' days

Reminisce the glorious past

Reminisce