For My Mate

For my mate You added your bit to the show A joke a story or a place to go Standing next to the barbie or keg Serving the snags or beer you had us pegged Always the last to leave no waste allowed And you knew all the nicknames being so proud With the reasons for each name made For shows or border incidents you did not fade So now it’s your day again For us to say see ya later friend And here’s cheers in beer for you When at the bar I’ll have one for you too. © Paul Warren Poetry