M. J. Parker Aug 1, 2018 in Writing To My Friends — A simple poem thanking the elderly guides throughout my life, though so cheery, not all poems will be so melodic, so rhythmic, so loving. Let me know if hinterland is for me? Time is finite, so leave time for your friends. Never regret, but never fail to apologise, make ammends. But most of all: Visit your elder figures, who knew you as you grew. For, their time is finite too. To Bruce, to Joan this story is for you. This is for Mator, for Brian, the many friends of my Gran too. When I was just a young face, so fresh to this world. You influenced and inspired, and filled me with wonder. All so much more, than you could ever know....