Poem to all my friends in Tennessee

I've been blessed it's plain to see
As I have lived in Tennessee
It's not the mountains, rivers, or the trees
It's that you befriended me
The time has come this place to leave
It's for you my friends that I will grieve
Like the dear one from Galilee
You took me in and befriended me
I won't forget the kindness shown
Please don't forget the times we've known
The time has come for me to part
But you'll remain close to my heart
I will keep you in my prayers
And never forget how much you cared
Please do the same, remember me
I hope we shall meet in eternity
Until then you can always come visit me
Please do not be sad or really blue
Always remember that I love and care for you

- by Earl Johnson